2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — November 17, 2025

2025-11-17 15:19:56 UTC (2025-11-17) · approx. 8:19 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time15:19 UTC≈ 8:19 AM UTC-7
Depth5.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.683°, -104.419°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.68°, -104.42°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
5.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6830°N
-104.4190°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025wqotkq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
62.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-10 15:55:12 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025wqotkq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 17, 2025). M2.5 Earthquake 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — November 17, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025wqotkq/