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M2.9 Depth: 10.5 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Abeytas, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 06:02:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 15, 2026 at 06:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Abeytas, New Mexico (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 158 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 06:02:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Abeytas
County
Socorro County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.45540, -106.80760
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.5 km
Shallow
10.5 km
10.5 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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