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M1.8 Depth: 3.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 06:21:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States) on December 10, 2025 at 06:21 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-10 06:21:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.64900, -104.29300
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.9 km
Shallow
3.9 km
3.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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