2.8
M2.8 Earthquake 14 km SW of Eunice, New Mexico — May 8, 2025
2025-05-08 18:29:51 UTC (2025-05-08) · approx. 11:29 AM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.8(mb_lg)
Time18:29 UTC≈ 11:29 AM UTC-7
Depth9.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.334°, -103.256°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 mb_lg
Depth
9.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.3337°N
-103.2560°E
-103.2560°E
Technical Information
Event ID
us7000py1a
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
Min Station Distance
0.252°
RMS Residual
0.64 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-24 21:30:12 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000py1a). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 8, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 14 km SW of Eunice, New Mexico — May 8, 2025. Retrieved July 24, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000py1a/