M2.9 Depth: 13.4 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 13 km NNE of Trout Valley, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-27 15:07:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 27, 2025 at 15:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near 13 km NNE of Trout Valley, New Mexico (United States). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

13.4 km

UTC time

2025-09-27 15:07:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

New Mexico

Source

usgs

Coordinates

33.15650, -108.14950

Temperature

19.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.4 km

13.4 km — close to 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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