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M1.8 Depth: 6.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico

UTC time: 2026-05-18 10:38:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on May 18, 2026 at 10:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 10:38:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.65000, -104.42300
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 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: 276 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 483 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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