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M1.8 Depth: 6.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-20 16:07:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States) on October 20, 2025 at 16:07 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 16:07:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.67600, -104.40400
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 km
6.8 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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