M1.7 Depth: 3.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 61 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-10 01:35:26 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 61 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States) on November 10, 2025 at 01:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 183 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-10 01:35:26 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.62900, -104.46700
Temperature
5.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.1 km
Shallow
3.1 km
3.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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