Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 6.4 km
- Source
- USGS
New Mexico · Lea County
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M1.7 Earthquake near Lea County, New Mexico (United States)
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About this earthquake
On September 14, 2026 at 18:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Lea County, New Mexico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 221 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
Details
ID
60db805f019a42d1382f4340e971a1d41825f12b
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-14 18:07:27 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.07500,
-103.67800
Temperature
35.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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
New Mexico
Context for this earthquake
19 Sep 2025 – 19 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 115 Catalogue entries
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