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M1.6 Depth: 0.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Lea County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-10 23:13:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 10, 2026 at 23:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Lea County, 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-10 23:13:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Lea County
County
Lea County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.03000, -103.25200
Temperature
22.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.6 km
Shallow
0.6 km
0.6 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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