20 Sept 2025, 18:30 UTC · Sep 20, 2:30 PM ET

M3.3 earthquake 22 km SSW of Nixon, Texas

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck 22 km SSW of Nixon, Texas at Sep 20, 2:30 PM ET, 6 km deep, minor – felt by people near the epicenter. 6 people reported feeling it.

M2.8 14 km SSW of Smiley, TexasM2.8 12 km SW of Falls City, TexasM2.8 18 km WNW of Pawnee, TexasM2.9 19 km S of Nixon, TexasM2.9 19 km WNW of Pawnee, TexasM3.0 20 km WNW of Pawnee, TexasM3.0 2 km ESE of Falls City, TexasM3.0 12 km SW of Poth, TexasM3.0 13 km SW of Poth, TexasM3.3 22 km SSW of Nixon, TexasM3.4 20 km WNW of Pawnee, TexasM3.5 19 km WNW of Pawnee, TexasM3.6 12 km SW of Falls City, Texas
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude3.3 ml
Time20 Sept 2025, 18:30 UTC
Location29.073°, -97.812° – 22 km SSW of Nixon, Texas
Depth5.8 km
Felt reports6
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Within 100 km

Other earthquakes nearby this year

Mag.WhereWhen (ET)DepthFelt
3.612 km SW of Falls City, TexasSep 1, 10:26 AM
45 d ago
9 km3 reports
3.519 km WNW of Pawnee, TexasApr 8, 2:18 AM
192 d ago
4 km–
3.420 km WNW of Pawnee, TexasApr 8, 8:02 AM
191 d ago
6 km2 reports
3.020 km WNW of Pawnee, TexasApr 6, 11:59 AM
193 d ago
6 km–
3.02 km ESE of Falls City, TexasFeb 23, 2:41 AM
236 d ago
8 km3 reports
3.012 km SW of Poth, TexasOct 17, 10:33 PM
364 d ago
8 km2 reports
3.013 km SW of Poth, TexasOct 15, 8:07 PM
366 d ago
7 km3 reports
2.919 km S of Nixon, TexasMay 26, 9:22 AM
143 d ago
7 km–
2.919 km WNW of Pawnee, TexasApr 7, 2:32 AM
193 d ago
7 km–
2.814 km SSW of Smiley, TexasSep 19, 6:56 PM
27 d ago
9 km2 reports
2.812 km SW of Falls City, TexasSep 1, 3:23 PM
45 d ago
7 km–
2.818 km WNW of Pawnee, TexasApr 11, 9:24 PM
188 d ago
6 km–
FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 22 km SSW of Nixon, Texas earthquake?

Magnitude 3.3 (ml), minor – felt by people near the epicenter. Depth 6 km.

Was it felt?

6 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 3.8.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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