M0.9 Depth: 7.7 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 34 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico

UTC time: 2026-05-12 13:54:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 13:54 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 34 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 13:54:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.01000, -103.80500
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 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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  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 279 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 498 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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