Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 6.5 km
- Source
- USGS
New Mexico · Eddy County
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M1.5 Earthquake near Eddy County, New Mexico (United States)
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About this earthquake
On October 6, 2026 at 17:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Eddy County, New Mexico (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 130 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
7d9f518ad5bf4df3c5112a442656cec5a55c2195
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
6.5 km
UTC time
2026-10-06 17:34:04 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.00200,
-103.83700
Temperature
27.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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
New Mexico
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 117 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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130
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