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M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near McKinley County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 10:19:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2026 at 10:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near McKinley County, New Mexico (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 201 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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