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M0.8 Depth: 4.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico

UTC time: 2026-05-02 03:52:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on May 2, 2026 at 03:52 UTC. 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
M0.8
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 03:52:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.66900, -104.44700
Temperature
7.3°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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