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M1.7 Depth: 4.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 49 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico

UTC time: 2026-04-05 06:43:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 49 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico on April 5, 2026 at 06:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 06:43:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.77100, -104.15000
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 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: 279 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 491 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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