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M2.6 Depth: 8.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-20 04:03:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States) on October 20, 2025 at 04:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 201 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 04:03:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.65590, -104.40520
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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