M3.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near NEW MEXICO (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-31 04:12:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near NEW MEXICO (United States) on May 31, 2025 at 04:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 04:12:55 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.84560, -104.76890
Temperature
9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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