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M3.4 Depth: 6.2 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Eddy County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-27 17:53:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Eddy County, New Mexico (United States) on May 27, 2026 at 17:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-27 17:53:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Eddy County
County
Eddy County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.56690, -104.64240
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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