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M1.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 21:07:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States) on December 8, 2025 at 21:07 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 197 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 21:07:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.63200, -104.33600
Temperature
11.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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: 282 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 490 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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