M2.3 Depth: 2.9 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-28 02:51:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico (United States) on November 28, 2025 at 02:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 176 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-28 02:51:29 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.63900, -104.42700
Temperature
7.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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