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M1.8 Depth: 4.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Lea County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 13:36:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Lea County, New Mexico (United States) on July 8, 2026 at 13:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 13:36:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Lea County
County
Lea County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.07900, -103.72000
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.2 km
Shallow
4.2 km
4.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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