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M2.6 Depth: 5.6 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-29 06:28:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States) on August 29, 2025 at 06:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 235 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-29 06:28:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.65600, -104.43200
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 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

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