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M2.2 Depth: 7.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Ross Place, New Mexico

UTC time: 2026-05-05 01:08:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 01:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Ross Place, New Mexico. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 01:08:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
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State
New Mexico
City
Ross Place
County
Eddy County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.07300, -103.72500
Temperature
23.9°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 280 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 499 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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