M3.4 Depth: 6.7 km

M3.4 Earthquake near NEW MEXICO (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-13 20:12:13 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 13, 2025 at 20:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near NEW MEXICO (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 209 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-13 20:12:13 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.33650, -104.64300
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 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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    Distance: 200 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
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    Distance: 443 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'300 m ·Last eruption: -9450 ·United States

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