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M2.0 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near NEW MEXICO (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 10:09:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near NEW MEXICO (United States) on August 21, 2025 at 10:09 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 10:09:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
New Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.06700, -103.72800
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 280 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 499 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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