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M1.9 Depth: 6.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico

UTC time: 2026-03-16 16:22:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on March 16, 2026 at 16:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 16:22:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.65400, -104.35400
Temperature
7.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 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: 279 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 487 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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