Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 3.7 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas
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M1.5 Earthquake near 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)
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About this earthquake
On May 11, 2025 at 01:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
72f251d6119063ca64fa3339d359b0915bcde5cd
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
3.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-11 01:59:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.64900,
-104.46400
Temperature
16.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.7 km
3.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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
Texas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,466 Catalogue entries
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