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M1.6 Depth: 2.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-25 04:01:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 25, 2025 at 04:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States). 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. United States: 190 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
2.4 km
UTC time
2025-06-25 04:01:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.65600, -104.32400
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.4 km
Shallow
2.4 km
2.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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