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M2.7 earthquake 6 km W of Nogal, New Mexico

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 6 km W of Nogal, New Mexico at May 6, 2025, 18:42 UTC, at a depth of 5 km. The epicentre was 76 km (47 mi) NNE of Alamogordo.

Details

Magnitude2.7 ml
TimeMay 6, 2025, 18:42 UTC
Depth5.0 km
Coordinates33.563, -105.777
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
2.737 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico81 km / 50 midepth 8 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.