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M1.2 Depth: 9.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 07:40:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States) on November 16, 2025 at 07:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 209 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-16 07:40:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.65800, -104.46100
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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