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M1.6 Depth: 7.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 55 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 23:41:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 55 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico (United States) on December 5, 2025 at 23:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 233 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 23:41:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.69700, -104.19300
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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