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M1.7 Depth: 4.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Lea County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 04:54:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Lea County, New Mexico (United States) on July 30, 2026 at 04:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 228 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 04:54:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Lea County
County
Lea County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.01900, -103.25200
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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