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M1.7 Depth: 4.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 61 km S of Whites City, New Mexico

UTC time: 2026-04-05 13:52:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 13:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 61 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 13:52:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.62500, -104.48300
Temperature
12.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
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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    Distance: 481 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States
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    Distance: 500 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'300 m ·Last eruption: -9450 ·United States

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