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M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near NEW MEXICO

UTC time: 2026-03-22 02:14:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 02:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near NEW MEXICO. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 02:14:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.64530, -105.63100
Temperature
17.1°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
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: 100 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 217 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States
  • Red Hill-Quemado
    Distance: 297 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'300 m ·Last eruption: -9450 ·United States

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