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M1.4 Depth: 4.4 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Lea County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 23:06:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 22, 2026 at 23:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Lea County, New Mexico (United States). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 229 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 23:06:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Lea County
County
Lea County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.02100, -103.25800
Temperature
35.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.4 km
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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