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M1.7 Depth: 4.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico

UTC time: 2026-05-03 14:59:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on May 3, 2026 at 14:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 14:59:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.67900, -104.48000
Temperature
18.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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