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M-1.3 Depth: -0.3 km

M-1.3 Earthquake near 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-29 12:28:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 29, 2025 at 12:28 UTC, a magnitude M-1.3 earthquake occurred near 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States). 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 164 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M-1.3
Depth
-0.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-29 12:28:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.68600, -104.46300
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.3 km
Shallow
-0.3 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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