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M1.5 Depth: 3.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico

UTC time: 2026-04-03 06:05:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on April 3, 2026 at 06:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 06:05:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.64700, -104.45900
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
Shallow
3.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 274 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 481 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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