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M1.6 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Lea County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 21:48:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 21:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Lea County, New Mexico (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 200 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 21:48:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Lea County
County
Lea County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.00600, -103.24800
Temperature
37.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 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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