M2.5 Depth: 10.5 km

M2.5 Earthquake near NEW MEXICO (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-09 15:17:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 9, 2025 at 15:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near NEW MEXICO (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
10.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-09 15:17:03 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.12210, -103.71160
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.5 km
Shallow
10.5 km
10.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 277 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 497 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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