M1.6 Depth: 3.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 63 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico

UTC time: 2026-05-13 10:28:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 10:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 63 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
3.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 10:28:47 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.63000, -104.58300
Temperature
21.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.4 km
Shallow
3.4 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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