M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 8 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-08 01:07:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 8 km NNE of Capulin, New Mexico (United States) on December 8, 2025 at 01:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 140 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-08 01:07:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

New Mexico

Source

usgs

Coordinates

36.29450, -106.75390

Temperature

-3.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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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