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M2.6 Depth: 7.5 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 16 km NW of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 13:06:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 13:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 16 km NW of Whites City, New Mexico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 13:06:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
New Mexico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.29450, -104.48450
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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