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M3.5 Depth: 6.9 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NEW MEXICO (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-15 08:59:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NEW MEXICO (United States) on July 15, 2025 at 08:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 207 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2025-07-15 08:59:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
New Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.06900, -103.72600
Temperature
18.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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