M2.2 Depth: 4.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-25 02:22:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States) on November 25, 2025 at 02:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-25 02:22:16 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.67300, -104.44000
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 km
4.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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