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M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Lea County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 04:08:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Lea County, New Mexico (United States) on February 27, 2026 at 04:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 157 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 04:08:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Lea County
County
Lea County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.25400, -103.14000
Temperature
12.3°C

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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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