M2.1 Depth: 7.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near NEW MEXICO (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 05:47:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 24, 2025 at 05:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near NEW MEXICO (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 05:47:49 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.01000, -103.82100
Temperature
7.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 278 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 497 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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