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M2.1 Depth: 12.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico

UTC time: 2026-04-05 14:07:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on April 5, 2026 at 14:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 14:07:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.64700, -104.44900
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 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

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 275 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 482 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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