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M1.8 Depth: 7.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Ross Place, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 21:53:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 27, 2026 at 21:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Ross Place, New Mexico (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 154 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-27 21:53:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Ross Place
County
Eddy County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.07800, -103.73800
Temperature
39.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 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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