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M1.7 Depth: 2.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 21:46:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States) on December 22, 2025 at 21:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 229 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 21:46:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.66600, -104.38900
Temperature
19.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 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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