Earthquakes in New Mexico Today

1. 3.97 km NNW of Abeytas, New Mexico
   June 17 04:46 · 9.8 km deep · 70 km west
2. 3.91 km SSE of Las Nutrias, New Mexico
   June 14 11:41 · 10.0 km deep · 61 km west
3. 3.76 km WNW of Veguita, New Mexico
   June 17 11:14 · 8.9 km deep · 69 km west
4. 3.64 km WNW of Abeytas, New Mexico
   June 17 12:56 · 8.2 km deep · 71 km west
5. 3.62 km WNW of Las Nutrias, New Mexico
   June 17 06:44 · 10.0 km deep · 64 km west
6. 3.63 km NNW of Abeytas, New Mexico
   June 14 11:38 · 10.0 km deep · 67 km west
7. 3.32 km SSE of Las Nutrias, New Mexico
   June 17 03:44 · 13.0 km deep · 61 km west
8. 3.216 km ESE of Magdalena, New Mexico
   August 8 06:30 · 11.5 km deep · 98 km southwest
9. 3.26 km NW of Abeytas, New Mexico
   June 17 07:15 · 11.2 km deep · 71 km west
10. 3.15 km ESE of Las Nutrias, New Mexico
    June 17 04:25 · 13.5 km deep · 57 km west

Frequently asked questions

Was there an earthquake in New Mexico just now?

No earthquake in the last 24 hours. The latest was a magnitude 2.6 quake near 15 km E of Socorro, New Mexico on September 27 (09:45).

Is New Mexico in an earthquake zone?

34 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more were recorded around New Mexico in the past year, the strongest of magnitude 3.9. For an official hazard assessment, consult the national seismological agency.

Where is the nearest fault line to New Mexico?

According to the GEM active fault database, the nearest active fault is a normal fault about 49 km to the northwest; there are 1 active fault segments within 50 km. Fault locations come from a regional-scale database; for site-level information consult official geological surveys.

What should I do during an earthquake?

Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck and wait until the shaking stops. Do not use stairs or lifts; afterwards check gas and electricity and move to open ground. Call 112 in an emergency.