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M3.2 Depth: 6.2 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-08 15:19:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States) on November 8, 2025 at 15:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2025-11-08 15:19:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.65200, -104.45600
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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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