2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — December 21, 2025

2025-12-21 23:38:38 UTC (2025-12-21) · approx. 4:38 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:38 UTC≈ 4:38 PM UTC-7
Depth6.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.664°, -104.341°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.66°, -104.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6640°N
-104.3410°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025zbqbzw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
66.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2025-12-22 15:11:39 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025zbqbzw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 21, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — December 21, 2025. Retrieved December 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025zbqbzw/