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M3.4 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Colfax County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 16:07:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Colfax County, New Mexico (United States) on April 28, 2026 at 16:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 178 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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