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M3.5 Depth: 7.5 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NEW MEXICO (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 22:02:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NEW MEXICO (United States) on October 16, 2025 at 22:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 203 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 22:02:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
New Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.37260, -104.60340
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 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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