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M3.0 Depth: 4.7 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NEW MEXICO (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 06:25:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 18, 2025 at 06:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NEW MEXICO (United States). 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 06:25:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
New Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.88410, -104.79450
Temperature
5.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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