56 km S of Whites City, New MexicoNov 13, 2026, 21:25
Nearby significant earthquake86 km from Carlsbad6.1 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in New Mexico
Live map and archive of seismic activity in New Mexico, United States.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around New Mexico
Most Recent
9 hours agoNew Mexico, United States Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours4
Past 7 Days48
Past 30 Days352
Past 365 Days4,356
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
152
3.8
Largest MagnitudeView
Toyah, Texas · 49 km NW
Significant
0
2.7
Most Recent9 hours ago
ViewWhites City, New Mexico · 58 km S
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 152Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
152 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in New Mexico, United States.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in New Mexico
How often are earthquakes recorded in the New Mexico area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in New Mexico was 48. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
What makes an earthquake “significant”?
It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the New Mexico area?
The largest earthquake recorded in New Mexico in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 3.4. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Nov 14, 2026, 09:58 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).