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M1.8 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 25 km SW of Jal, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-29 12:37:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 25 km SW of Jal, New Mexico (United States) on May 29, 2025 at 12:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 164 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-29 12:37:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.93300, -103.35600
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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