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M1.5 Depth: 3.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 66 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-08 12:29:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 66 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States) on June 8, 2026 at 12:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 182 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-08 12:29:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.59000, -104.51200
Temperature
30.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.1 km
Shallow
3.1 km
3.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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