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M0.8 Depth: 4.7 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 56 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-23 02:25:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2025 at 02:25 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near 56 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-23 02:25:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.68700, -104.56000
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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