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M1.5 Depth: 9.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Lea County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 16:16:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 16:16 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Lea County, New Mexico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 228 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
9.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 16:16:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Lea County
County
Lea County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.00600, -103.24800
Temperature
36.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.8 km
Shallow
9.8 km
9.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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