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M3.0 Depth: 2.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NEW MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-05-06 18:55:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 18:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NEW MEXICO. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 18:55:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.29770, -103.73700
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 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: 263 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 483 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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