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M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near 57 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-14 04:36:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near 57 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico (United States) on June 14, 2025 at 04:36 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 177 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-14 04:36:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.67660, -104.22610
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
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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