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M2.2 Depth: 0.1 km

M2.2 Earthquake near NEW MEXICO (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-16 02:55:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near NEW MEXICO (United States) on September 16, 2025 at 02:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 163 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
0.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 02:55:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
New Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.02900, -104.65500
Temperature
22.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.1 km
Shallow
0.1 km
0.1 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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