2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 12, 2025

2025-05-12 23:17:57 UTC (2025-05-12) · approx. 4:17 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:17 UTC≈ 4:17 PM UTC-7
Depth7.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.665°, -104.370°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.66°, -104.37°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6650°N
-104.3700°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025jhdd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
69.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-13 14:34:30 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025jhdd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 12, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 12, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025jhdd/