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M2.4 Depth: 7.6 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Ross Place, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 07:22:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Ross Place, New Mexico (United States) on May 16, 2026 at 07:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 194 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 07:22:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Ross Place
County
Eddy County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.07000, -103.72500
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 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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    Distance: 280 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
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    Distance: 499 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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