M1.9 Depth: 4.1 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-26 04:55:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States) on October 26, 2025 at 04:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 207 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

4.1 km

UTC time

2025-10-26 04:55:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Texas

Source

usgs

Coordinates

31.66000, -104.48600

Temperature

13.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

4.1 km

4.1 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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