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M4.2 Depth: 5.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico

UTC time: 2025-01-09 03:52:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on January 9, 2025 at 03:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2025-01-09 03:52:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.66600, -104.35700

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 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

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  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 277 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 486 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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