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M2.8 Depth: 10.3 km

M2.8 Earthquake near NEW MEXICO (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 10:36:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 10:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near NEW MEXICO (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 10:36:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
New Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.30880, -104.43930
Temperature
11.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 km
10.3 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: 215 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 431 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States
  • Red Hill-Quemado
    Distance: 462 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'300 m ·Last eruption: -9450 ·United States

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