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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.
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.
Jul 26, 2024 08:28AM
Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake hit near Abilene in The United States on Friday Morning.
Jul 22, 2024 09:38PM
Unusually powerful M4.9 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening near Abilene in The United States.
Nov 8, 2023 03:27AM
Unusually powerful M5.2 Earthquake hit near Carlsbad in The United States on Wednesday Night.
New Mexico Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 69 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 6 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 | 64 | 92.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 7.25% |
| 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.
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 magnitude earthquake hit near New Mexico on the evening of July 26, 2024 at 20:01 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 275km east-southeast of Las Cruces at a depth of 6km 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, 69 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from New Mexico. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 53 days.
