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M0.4 Depth: 3.5 km

M0.4 Earthquake near 60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico

UTC time: 2026-03-16 08:57:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 08:57 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near 60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.4
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 08:57:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.63100, -104.41700
Temperature
0.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 278 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 485 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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