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M2.7 Depth: 10.1 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 17 km N of Lake Roberts Heights, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-29 18:38:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 29, 2025 at 18:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near 17 km N of Lake Roberts Heights, New Mexico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 189 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
10.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-29 18:38:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
New Mexico
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.18700, -108.10780
Temperature
20.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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