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M3.1 Depth: 6.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-08 00:44:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 8, 2025 at 00:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 141 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2025-06-08 00:44:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.64900, -104.46400
Temperature
29.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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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