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M1.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Lea County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 05:11:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Lea County, New Mexico (United States) on January 18, 2026 at 05:11 UTC. 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: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 05:11:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Lea County
County
Lea County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.04100, -103.60300
Temperature
-4.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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