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M3.8 Depth: 10.1 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Socorro County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 10:46:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 10:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Socorro County, New Mexico (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 185 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.1 km
Shallow
10.1 km
10.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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