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M3.9 Depth: 8.8 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Colfax County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 07:20:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Colfax County, New Mexico (United States) on January 30, 2026 at 07:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 156 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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