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M1.5 Depth: 3.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Eddy County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-07 13:58:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 7, 2026 at 13:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Eddy County, New Mexico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-07 13:58:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Eddy County
County
Eddy County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.01200, -103.83200
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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