M3.9 Earthquake 1 km ESE of Las Nutrias, New Mexico — June 14, 2026
2026-06-14 17:41:00 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 10:41 AM UTC-7 local
Felt by 85 people across nearby locations.
On June 14, 2026 at 17:41 UTC, a magnitude 3.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 1 km ESE of Las Nutrias, New Mexico, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 34.4721°, -106.7560°. The earthquake was reported felt by 85 peopleacross nearby locations, with a maximum shaking intensity of Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) 4.0 (light). This earthquake was detected by 31 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 273, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 11 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 296 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in New Mexico, a region characterized by the Rio Grande Rift, a continental rift zone where the crust is thinning and extending. The nearest mapped fault system is the Rio Grande Rift. View all earthquakes in New Mexico.
Learn more: Magnitude scale · Aftershock sequences
ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity
Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 85 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-106.7560°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 3.9 earthquake near Las Nutrias, New Mexico?
The magnitude 3.9 earthquake that struck 1 km ESE of Las Nutrias, New Mexico on June 14, 2026 at 17:41 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. It was felt by 85 people with maximum shaking intensity of MMI 4.0 (light). For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 34.4721°, -106.7560°, which is 1 km ESE of Las Nutrias, New Mexico. View all earthquakes in New Mexico.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has New Mexico had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in New Mexico was the M6.2 Socorro earthquake of November 15, 1906. Today's magnitude 3.9 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ssvm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 14, 2026). M3.9 Earthquake 1 km ESE of Las Nutrias, New Mexico — June 14, 2026. Retrieved June 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ssvm/