Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 7.2 km
- Source
- USGS
New Mexico · Eddy County
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M3.2 Earthquake near Eddy County, New Mexico (United States)
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About this earthquake
On November 15, 2026 at 02:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Eddy County, New Mexico (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
ID
89ffe5086e4965f2f5a075a1cfd78cf0f38e8634
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-11-15 02:24:39 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.00900,
-103.79700
Temperature
13.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
New Mexico
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 36 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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