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M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Socorro County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 03:40:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Socorro County, New Mexico (United States) on August 18, 2026 at 03:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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