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M1.6 Depth: 4.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 52 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico

UTC time: 2026-05-01 09:53:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 52 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico on May 1, 2026 at 09:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 09:53:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.71400, -104.26700
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 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

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 277 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 488 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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