Latest earthquakes near Las Cruces, New Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Las Cruces, New Mexico, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Las Cruces? If an earthquake is happening right now near Las Cruces, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Las Cruces Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Las Cruces. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Las Cruces and elsewhere.
Nov 8, 2023 03:27AM
Unusually powerful M5.2 Earthquake hit near Carlsbad in The United States on Wednesday Night.
Las Cruces Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Las Cruces, New Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Las Cruces in 2022. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Las Cruces 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 | 41 | 91.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 8.89% |
| 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 Las Cruces
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Las Cruces occurred on Nov 16, 2022 14:32 local time (America/Denver timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 169 miles (272 km) east-southeast of Las Cruces, at a depth of 4 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Las Cruces in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Las Cruces, 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 Las Cruces.
Nearest earthquakes from Las Cruces
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Las Cruces, 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 Las Cruces.
When was the last earthquake in Las Cruces, New Mexico?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Las Cruces on the afternoon of May 19, 2024 at 12:09 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 257km east-southeast of Las Cruces at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Las Cruces, New Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Las Cruces, New Mexico?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Las Cruces on the afternoon of November 16, 2022 at 14:32 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 272km east-southeast of Las Cruces at a depth of 7km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Las Cruces since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Las Cruces, New Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Las Cruces. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 81 days.
