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M1.6 Depth: 6.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Lea County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-13 23:36:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Lea County, New Mexico (United States) on March 13, 2026 at 23:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 23:36:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Lea County
County
Lea County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.05700, -103.44700
Temperature
22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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