Earthquake 17 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas (1.7 ml) (2025-10-19 06:00:20 UTC)
A 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 17 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas, at 2025-10-19 06:00:20 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 ESE 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)
1.7
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_tx2025uoqgqa
Nearest Places
- Carrizo Draw / 0.51 km
- Conger Draw / 2.23 km
- Carne Seca Windmill / 2.91 km
- North Elkins Draw / 3.5 km
- Cox Windmill / 3.93 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.1
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Time:
Depth: 2.37 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 2.37 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.9
4 km SW of Palomar Observatory, CA
Time:
Depth: 20.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 20.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.7
OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE
Time:
Depth: 29.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 29.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.2
ALBANIA
Time:
Depth: 15.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 15.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.6
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 4.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
1.9
44 km NW of Toyah, Texas
Time:
Depth: 5.53 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.53 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)