M1.5 Depth: 1.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 64 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-30 21:30:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2025 at 21:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 64 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 245 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-30 21:30:04 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.59400, -104.45500
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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