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M2.2 Depth: 4.3 km

M2.2 Earthquake near NEW MEXICO (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-10 16:43:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 10, 2025 at 16:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near NEW MEXICO (United States). With a focal depth of about 4 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 222 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-10 16:43:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
New Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.89500, -104.76830
Temperature
13.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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