2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 35 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico — October 9, 2025

2025-10-09 15:17:02 UTC (2025-10-09) · approx. 8:17 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time15:17 UTC≈ 8:17 AM UTC-7
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.127°, -103.715°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.13°, -103.71°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.1266°N
-103.7145°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000rftv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
53.0°
Min Station Distance
0.130°
RMS Residual
0.31 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-01 23:11:06 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rftv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 9, 2025). M2.5 Earthquake 35 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico — October 9, 2025. Retrieved January 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rftv/