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M3.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Eddy County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 05:18:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 05:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Eddy County, New Mexico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 218 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 05:18:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Eddy County
County
Eddy County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.48920, -104.62880
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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