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M3.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near 55 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-24 03:49:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near 55 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico (United States) on May 24, 2025 at 03:49 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: 146 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-24 03:49:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.68400, -104.50890
Temperature
25.4°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 (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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