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M2.7 Depth: 7.4 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 00:31:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States) on December 26, 2025 at 00:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 196 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 00:31:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.66600, -104.35500
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 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

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