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M3.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Eddy County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 00:31:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Eddy County, New Mexico (United States) on January 16, 2026 at 00:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 215 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 00:31:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Eddy County
County
Eddy County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.50030, -104.63220
Temperature
12.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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