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M4.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Colfax County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 09:31:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 6, 2026 at 09:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Colfax County, New Mexico (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 180 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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