2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 49 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 1, 2025

2025-05-01 22:58:27 UTC (2025-05-01) · approx. 3:58 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:58 UTC≈ 3:58 PM UTC-7
Depth5.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.731°, -104.375°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.73°, -104.38°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7310°N
-104.3750°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025imzv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
70.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-12 16:30:41 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025imzv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 1, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 49 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 1, 2025. Retrieved July 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025imzv/