M1.5 Depth: 7.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico

UTC time: 2026-05-13 12:59:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on May 13, 2026 at 12:59 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 12:59:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.65100, -104.48000
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 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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