2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 12 km W of Whites City, New Mexico — December 5, 2024

2024-12-05 22:52:20 UTC (2024-12-05) · approx. 3:52 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:52 UTC≈ 3:52 PM UTC-7
Depth9.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.196°, -104.507°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.20°, -104.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
9.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.1963°N
-104.5066°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000nwcc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
32
Azimuthal Gap
85.0°
Min Station Distance
0.478°
RMS Residual
0.49 sec
Last Updated
2025-02-15 18:30:06 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nwcc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 5, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 12 km W of Whites City, New Mexico — December 5, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nwcc/