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M1.4 Depth: 1.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 64 km S of Whites City, New Mexico

UTC time: 2026-04-28 01:31:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 01:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 64 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 01:31:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.59900, -104.47200
Temperature
22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 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: 278 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 484 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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