Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 4.9 km
- Source
- USGS
New Mexico · Valencia County
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M2.5 Earthquake near Valencia County, New Mexico (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Valencia County, New Mexico (United States) on August 18, 2026 at 06:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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: 146 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
eba358b70d28c3dd5bc9e0ab4e4bc100bce95726
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 06:03:30 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.58760,
-107.03490
Temperature
22.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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
New Mexico
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 106 Catalogue entries
Of 105 other entries for this area and period, 66 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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