Latest earthquakes near Albuquerque, New Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Albuquerque, New Mexico, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Albuquerque? If an earthquake is happening right now near Albuquerque, it will show up within minutes.
Albuquerque Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Albuquerque, New Mexico in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Albuquerque in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Albuquerque 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 | 7 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Albuquerque
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Albuquerque occurred on Mar 9, 2023 23:06 local time (America/Denver timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 180 miles (289 km) north-east of Albuquerque, at a depth of 4 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Albuquerque in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Albuquerque, New Mexico 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 Albuquerque.
Nearest earthquakes from Albuquerque
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Albuquerque.
When was the last earthquake in Albuquerque, New Mexico?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Albuquerque on the afternoon of October 31, 2024 at 17:06 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 246km north-east of Albuquerque at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Albuquerque, New Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Albuquerque, New Mexico?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Albuquerque on the evening of March 9, 2023 at 23:06 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 289km north-east of Albuquerque at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Albuquerque since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Albuquerque, New Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Albuquerque. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
