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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 13 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico

UTC time: 2026-04-05 16:08:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 16:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near 13 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 16:08:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.64940, -104.43050
Temperature
17.7°C

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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
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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