M3.3 Earthquake 1 km SE of Las Nutrias, New Mexico — June 17, 2026
2026-06-17 09:44:33 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 2:44 AM UTC-7 local
Felt by 12 people across nearby locations.
On June 17, 2026 at 09:44 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 1 km SE of Las Nutrias, New Mexico, at a depth of 11.8 km and coordinates 34.4658°, -106.7568°. This earthquake was detected by 33 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 172, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1.3 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 114 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.
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Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 12 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
-106.7568°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 3.3 earthquake near Las Nutrias, New Mexico?
The magnitude 3.3 earthquake that struck 1 km SE of Las Nutrias, New Mexico on June 17, 2026 at 09:44 UTC had a depth of 11.8 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 34.4658°, -106.7568°, which is 1 km SE 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 3.3 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 3.3 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: us7000stl6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 17, 2026). M3.3 Earthquake 1 km SE of Las Nutrias, New Mexico — June 17, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000stl6/