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M2.3 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 36 km SSE of Malaga, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 18:51:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 36 km SSE of Malaga, New Mexico (United States) on December 25, 2025 at 18:51 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 18:51:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.90600, -103.95400
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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

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    Distance: 278 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
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    Distance: 495 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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