Back to map
M3.1 Depth: 5.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 12 km SW of Jal, New Mexico

UTC time: 2026-04-04 00:29:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 00:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near 12 km SW of Jal, New Mexico. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 00:29:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.02900, -103.27700
Temperature
21.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 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: 315 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
644
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share