M1.9 Depth: 2.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico

UTC time: 2026-05-22 03:47:24 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on May 22, 2026 at 03:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 03:47:24 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.63600, -104.43800
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.2 km
Shallow
2.2 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: 276 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 483 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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