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M1.0 Depth: 2.6 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Lea County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-25 18:14:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Lea County, New Mexico (United States) on June 25, 2026 at 18:14 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 182 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-25 18:14:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Lea County
County
Lea County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.15700, -103.71000
Temperature
38.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.6 km
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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    Distance: 275 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
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    Distance: 495 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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