Latest earthquakes near New Mexico, The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near New Mexico, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in New Mexico? If an earthquake is happening right now near New Mexico, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 22 hours ago (Mar 26 12:50PM Denver) |
M 2.1 | 182 mi SSE from Clovis |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 03:41PM Denver) |
M 2.1 | 118 mi S from Roswell |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 02:52PM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 119 mi S from Roswell |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 01:04PM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 121 mi S from Roswell |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 10:58AM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 171 mi ESE from Las Cruces |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 10:58AM Denver) |
M 2.1 | 171 mi ESE from Las Cruces |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 09:35AM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 171 mi ESE from Las Cruces |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 07:08AM Denver) |
M 2.5 | 171 mi ESE from Las Cruces |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 12:53AM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 117 mi S from Roswell |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 08:49AM Denver) |
M 2.1 | 170 mi ESE from Las Cruces |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 01:48AM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 119 mi S from Roswell |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 11:21PM Denver) |
M 2.3 | 171 mi ESE from Las Cruces |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 11:11PM Denver) |
M 2.3 | 171 mi ESE from Las Cruces |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 11:11PM Denver) |
M 2.8 | 171 mi ESE from Las Cruces |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 06:41PM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 171 mi ESE from Las Cruces |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 11:54AM Denver) |
M 2.4 | 171 mi ESE from Las Cruces |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 10:23AM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 162 mi ESE from Las Cruces |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 08:28AM Denver) |
M 2.7 | 119 mi S from Roswell |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 07:08AM Denver) |
M 2.5 | 156 mi SSE from Roswell |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 06:04AM Denver) |
M 3.0 | 119 mi S from Roswell |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 05:09AM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 119 mi S from Roswell |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 05:08AM Denver) |
M 2.6 | 119 mi S from Roswell |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 01:50AM Denver) |
M 2.4 | 119 mi S from Roswell |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 01:02AM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 122 mi S from Roswell |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 12:56AM Denver) |
M 2.5 | 119 mi S from Roswell |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near New Mexico
Recent New Mexico Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near New Mexico. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near New Mexico and elsewhere.
Feb 28, 2025 12:33PM
Shallow M4.8 Earthquake hit near Midland in The United States on Friday Afternoon.
Feb 14, 2025 10:23PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening near Carlsbad in The United States.
Sep 16, 2024 06:49PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Midland in The United States.
Jul 26, 2024 08:28AM
Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake hit near Abilene in The United States on Friday Morning.
New Mexico Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 78 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of New Mexico, The United States in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near New Mexico in 2022. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of New Mexico that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of New Mexico in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near New Mexico during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 71 | 91.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 8.97% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near New Mexico
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near New Mexico occurred on Nov 16, 2022 14:32 local time (America/Denver timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 170 miles (273 km) east-southeast of Las Cruces, at a depth of 4 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near New Mexico in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near New Mexico, The United States in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from New Mexico.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2022 02:32PM (Denver) |
M 5.4 | 170 mi ESE from Las Cruces |
| Dec 16, 2022 04:35PM (Denver) |
M 5.2 | 162 mi ESE from Roswell |
| Nov 8, 2023 03:27AM (Denver) |
M 5.2 | 171 mi ESE from Las Cruces |
| Jul 26, 2024 08:28AM (Denver) |
M 5.1 | 185 mi SE from Clovis |
| Sep 16, 2024 06:49PM (Denver) |
M 5.1 | 158 mi ESE from Roswell |
| Mar 26, 2020 09:16AM (Denver) |
M 5.0 | 165 mi ESE from Las Cruces |
| 40 days ago (Feb 14 10:23PM Denver) |
M 5.0 | 121 mi S from Roswell |
| Jul 21, 2022 07:35AM (Denver) |
M 4.9 | 145 mi ESE from Las Cruces |
| Jul 22, 2024 09:38PM (Denver) |
M 4.9 | 185 mi SE from Clovis |
| 26 days ago (Feb 28 12:33PM Denver) |
M 4.8 | 167 mi ESE from Roswell |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near New Mexico
Earthquakes by city in New Mexico
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in New Mexico, The United States.
Use this regional New Mexico earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Enchanted Hills, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, South Valley, Hobbs, Alamogordo, Carlsbad, Gallup, Sunland Park and Los Lunas.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near New Mexico.
When was the last earthquake in New Mexico, The United States?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near New Mexico on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 12:50 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 293km south-southeast of Clovis at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near New Mexico, The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near New Mexico, The United States?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near New Mexico on the afternoon of November 16, 2022 at 14:32 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 273km east-southeast of Las Cruces at a depth of 7km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near New Mexico since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near New Mexico, The United States?
In the past 10 years, 78 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from New Mexico. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 47 days.
