M1.1 Depth: 2.9 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 60 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-22 23:41:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On November 22, 2025 at 23:41 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near 60 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico (United States). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-22 23:41:41 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.63900, -104.50700
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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