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M2.9 Depth: 6.3 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 28 km NNW of Regina, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-25 05:05:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 25, 2025 at 05:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near 28 km NNW of Regina, New Mexico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 203 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-25 05:05:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
New Mexico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.41290, -107.10160
Temperature
1.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 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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