27 Dec 2025, 01:00 UTC · Dec 26, 8:00 PM ET

M3.3 earthquake 12 km NNW of Kermit, Texas

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck 12 km NNW of Kermit, Texas at Dec 26, 8:00 PM ET, 9 km deep, minor – felt by people near the epicenter.

M3.2 48 km W of Mentone, TexasM3.2 48 km W of Mentone, TexasM3.2 20 km SW of Jal, New MexicoM3.2 22 km WNW of Mentone, TexasM3.3 12 km NNW of Kermit, TexasM3.3 50 km W of Mentone, TexasM3.4 26 km SW of Jal, New MexicoM3.5 16 km SSW of Goldsmith, TexasM3.5 12 km SW of Jal, New MexicoM3.6 10 km SW of Coyanosa, TexasM3.6 20 km SW of Eunice, New MexicoM3.6 49 km W of Mentone, TexasM3.7 22 km WNW of Mentone, Texas
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude3.3 ml
Time27 Dec 2025, 01:00 UTC
Location31.964°, -103.122° – 12 km NNW of Kermit, Texas
Depth8.8 km
Felt reports0
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Within 100 km

Other earthquakes nearby this year

Mag.WhereWhen (ET)DepthFelt
3.722 km WNW of Mentone, TexasMar 29, 9:27 PM
201 d ago
9 km2 reports
3.610 km SW of Coyanosa, TexasOct 7, 1:17 PM
9 d ago
3 km–
3.620 km SW of Eunice, New MexicoJun 15, 6:51 PM
123 d ago
1 km–
3.649 km W of Mentone, TexasFeb 17, 1:01 AM
242 d ago
6 km2 reports
3.516 km SSW of Goldsmith, TexasJul 27, 7:23 PM
81 d ago
10 km4 reports
3.512 km SW of Jal, New MexicoApr 3, 6:13 PM
196 d ago
6 km3 reports
3.426 km SW of Jal, New MexicoDec 15, 3:37 PM
305 d ago
7 km–
3.350 km W of Mentone, TexasApr 18, 11:45 PM
181 d ago
7 km1 report
3.248 km W of Mentone, TexasAug 31, 5:16 AM
46 d ago
8 km–
3.248 km W of Mentone, TexasApr 17, 7:56 PM
182 d ago
8 km–
3.220 km SW of Jal, New MexicoApr 10, 7:10 PM
189 d ago
7 km–
3.222 km WNW of Mentone, TexasMar 29, 10:10 PM
201 d ago
8 km–
FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 12 km NNW of Kermit, Texas earthquake?

Magnitude 3.3 (ml), minor – felt by people near the epicenter. Depth 9 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

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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