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M3.5 Depth: 4.5 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NEW MEXICO (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-18 11:56:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NEW MEXICO (United States) on June 18, 2025 at 11:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2025-06-18 11:56:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
New Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.27790, -103.29480
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 km
4.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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

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