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M3.1 Depth: 10.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Socorro County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 10:25:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 10:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Socorro County, New Mexico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 185 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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