3.2
Earthquake Details: 60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, United States
Aug 21, 2026, 09:40:15
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred near 60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, United States on Aug 21, 2026 at 09:40:15. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 8.28 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth8.28 km
Significance158
Latitude31.6336
Longitude-104.4582
Event IDus6000tmet
Magnitude3.2
Updated:Aug 21, 2026, 09:48:42 UTC
External Resources
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 21, 2026, 03:40:15 MDT
- UTC
- Aug 21, 2026, 09:40:15 UTC
8.28 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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