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M1.1 Depth: 0.1 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Eddy County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 17:43:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Eddy County, New Mexico (United States) on August 5, 2026 at 17:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 159 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
0.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 17:43:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Eddy County
County
Eddy County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.22000, -103.87500
Temperature
34.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.1 km
Shallow
0.1 km
0.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

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