M2.2 Depth: 5.4 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 06:58:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 24, 2025 at 06:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 169 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.4 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 06:58:47 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.64800, -104.42300
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.4 km
Shallow
5.4 km
5.4 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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