Latest earthquakes near Roswell, New Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Roswell, New Mexico, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Roswell? If an earthquake is happening right now near Roswell, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Roswell Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Roswell. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Roswell and elsewhere.
Nov 8, 2023 03:27AM
Unusually powerful M5.2 Earthquake hit near Carlsbad in The United States on Wednesday Night.
Roswell Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 49 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Roswell, 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 Roswell in 2022. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Roswell 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 Roswell in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Roswell 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 | 45 | 91.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 8.16% |
| 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 Roswell
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Roswell occurred on Nov 16, 2022 14:32 local time (America/Denver timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 126 miles (202 km) south-southeast of Roswell, at a depth of 4 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Roswell in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Roswell, 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 Roswell.
Nearest earthquakes from Roswell
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Roswell, 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 Roswell.
When was the last earthquake in Roswell, New Mexico?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Roswell on the evening of May 19, 2024 at 22:48 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 202km south of Roswell at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Roswell, New Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Roswell, New Mexico?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Roswell on the afternoon of November 16, 2022 at 14:32 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 202km south-southeast of Roswell at a depth of 7km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Roswell since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Roswell, New Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 49 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Roswell. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 74 days.
