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M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Rio Arriba County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 16:37:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2026 at 16:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Rio Arriba County, New Mexico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 218 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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