M3.8 Earthquake 4 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico — June 17, 2026
2026-06-17 18:56:56 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 11:56 AM UTC-7 local
Felt by 12 people across nearby locations.
On June 17, 2026 at 18:56 UTC, a magnitude 3.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 4 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico, at a depth of 9.8 km and coordinates 34.4743°, -106.8616°. The earthquake was reported felt by 12 peopleacross nearby locations, with a maximum shaking intensity of Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) 4.0 (light). This earthquake was detected by 41 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 227, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 7.6 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 252 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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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 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
-106.8616°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 3.8 earthquake near Abeytas, New Mexico?
The magnitude 3.8 earthquake that struck 4 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico on June 17, 2026 at 18:56 UTC had a depth of 9.8 km. It was felt by 12 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 34.4743°, -106.8616°, which is 4 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico. View all earthquakes in New Mexico.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.8 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 3.8 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: us7000stsf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 17, 2026). M3.8 Earthquake 4 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico — June 17, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000stsf/