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M1.8 Depth: 4.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Eddy County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 01:21:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Eddy County, New Mexico (United States) on January 16, 2026 at 01:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 216 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 01:21:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Eddy County
County
Eddy County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.01300, -103.80300
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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