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M1.5 Depth: 1.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 36 km W of Jal, New Mexico

UTC time: 2026-04-04 22:06:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 22:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 36 km W of Jal, New Mexico. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 22:06:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.09000, -103.57900
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 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: 289 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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