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M1.7 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Eddy County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 16:59:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Eddy County, New Mexico (United States) on April 8, 2026 at 16:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 16:59:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Eddy County
County
Eddy County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.01200, -103.79500
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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