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M4.2 Earthquake near Colfax County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 09:21:55 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Colfax County, New Mexico (United States) on July 6, 2026 at 09:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 147 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

ID
2b80f714a745a0a038ae5ed8d5997886e6153b8f
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 09:21:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Colfax County
County
Colfax County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.83350, -104.83260
Temperature
13.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 354 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 364 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States
  • Dotsero
    Distance: 369 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 2'230 m ·Last eruption: -2200 ·United States
  • Red Hill-Quemado
    Distance: 462 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'300 m ·Last eruption: -9450 ·United States

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Context for this earthquake

06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 37 Catalogue entries

Of 36 other entries for this area and period, 2 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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