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M3.4 Depth: 7.1 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 26 km SW of Jal, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 20:37:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near 26 km SW of Jal, New Mexico (United States) on December 15, 2025 at 20:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 227 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 20:37:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.93900, -103.38900
Temperature
10.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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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