Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 7.8 km
- Source
- USGS
New Mexico · Lea County
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M1.7 Earthquake near Lea County, New Mexico (United States)
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About this earthquake
On September 16, 2026 at 10:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Lea County, New Mexico (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
0550f4ed57e8a4ea9aad86d41edf5fc54628fb45
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-16 10:39:14 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.08000,
-103.68400
Temperature
19.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
New Mexico
Context for this earthquake
16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 113 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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