Earthquake 17 km SSW of Balmorhea, Texas (1.5 ml) (2025-08-20 06:54:36 UTC)
A 1.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 17 km SSW of Balmorhea, Texas, at 2025-08-20 06:54:36 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 17 km SSW of Balmorhea, Texas
Recommendation
Minor Earthquake
Minor Earthquake
Action
No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.
Suggestion
Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.
Magnitudo (ml)
1.5
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_tx2025qiompd
Nearest Places
- Seven Springs Ranch / 0.27 km
- Seven Springs / 0.76 km
- Little Hell Windmill / 1.33 km
- Company Windmill / 1.66 km
- Dark Canyon Springs / 2.61 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.1
12 km NE of Little Lake, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.5
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 7.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.0
DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG
Time:
Depth: 24.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 24.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.0
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 8.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.2
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 8.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
1.7
26 km NNW of Toyah, Texas
Time:
Depth: 5.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.6
46 km NW of Toyah, Texas
Time:
Depth: 4.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.6
WESTERN TEXAS
Time:
Depth: 4.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)