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M1.9 Depth: 7.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 15:46:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 15:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 15:46:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
New Mexico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.06500, -103.72500
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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