62 km WNW of Toyah, TexasSep 30, 2026, 08:50
Official intensity MMI 2.294 km from Carlsbad9.48 km deep
Latest Earthquakes near Carlsbad
Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Updated: 13:55
Recent earthquakes that may have affected Carlsbad
62 km S of Whites City, New MexicoSep 30, 2026, 08:50
Official intensity MMI 2.090 km from Carlsbad6.64 km deep
Carlsbad Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours6
Past 7 Days56
Past 30 Days283
Past 365 Days3,181
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
12
3.5
Largest Magnitude
Toyah, Texas · 62 km WNW
Significant
0
2.8
Most Recent52 MIN AGO
Whites City, New Mexico · 61 km S
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 12Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
12 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Common Questions about Earthquakes near Carlsbad
Is Carlsbad in an earthquake-prone area?
Carlsbad and the surrounding area may experience seismic activity of varying strength. The map above helps you review nearby recent events and get a quick sense of local seismic patterns.
When was the last earthquake near Carlsbad?
Use the filters above to check the latest earthquakes near Carlsbad. The past-hour, past-day, and past-7-day views are especially helpful if you are monitoring current activity.
What is the largest earthquake recorded near Carlsbad?
Switch to a wider custom date range to look further back in the archive. That makes it much easier to identify the strongest historical earthquakes around Carlsbad.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our broader archive reaches back to 1900. To keep performance stable, the visible list is capped at the 2000 most relevant events for your current filters.
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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: Sep 30, 2026, 13:55 UTC.
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- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0. CC BY 4.0
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
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