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M2.1 Depth: 3.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 05:28:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States) on December 16, 2025 at 05:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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: 228 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
3.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 05:28:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.63700, -104.44900
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.4 km
Shallow
3.4 km
3.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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