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M2.1 Depth: 7.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Eddy County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 23:53:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2026 at 23:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Eddy County, New Mexico (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 23:53:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Eddy County
County
Eddy County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.02000, -103.79500
Temperature
27.4°C

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