Earthquake 12 km E of Balmorhea, Texas (2.9 ml) (2025-12-09 15:21:03 UTC)

1765293663

31.0020, -103.6130

3.13 KM

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 12 km E of Balmorhea, Texas, at 2025-12-09 15:21:03 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 12 km E of Balmorhea, Texas

Recommendation
Light Earthquake

Action

Light shaking may be felt indoors.

Suggestion

Stay where you are; it's usually not necessary to take any drastic action. Keep an eye on your surroundings in case of further tremors.

Earthquake 12 km E of Balmorhea, Texas (2.9 ml) (2025-12-09 15:21:03 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

2.9

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_tx2025yeyubc

Nearest Places

Paloma Draw / 2.88 km
Hart Draw / 2.94 km
Cox Draw / 4.13 km
Saragosa Post Office / 4.76 km
North Elkins Draw / 4.98 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
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Depth: 3.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

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Time: 1765297477
Depth: 74.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 13.41 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Time: 1765297011
Depth: 7.55 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

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Time: 1765296230
Depth: 13.29 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

WESTERN TEXAS
Time: 1765295472
Depth: 9.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

31 km ENE of Balmorhea, Texas
Time: 1765295472
Depth: 9.12 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

WESTERN TEXAS
Time: 1765293663
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

11 km ENE of Balmorhea, Texas
Time: 1765293663
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Time: 1765293517
Depth: 3.63 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)