Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 9.2 km
- Source
- USGS
New Mexico · Lea County
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M1.5 Earthquake near Lea County, New Mexico (United States)
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About this earthquake
On September 14, 2026 at 19:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Lea County, New Mexico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
551aeb557b72d95125e3fbf2384c75ef93ce987c
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-14 19:26:11 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.06500,
-103.69000
Temperature
34.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
New Mexico
Context for this earthquake
14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 113 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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