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M2.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near NEW MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-04-04 00:29:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 00:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 00:29:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.01880, -103.28120
Temperature
21.7°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 315 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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