Earthquake 61 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico (1.7 ml) (2024-12-20 15:58:05 UTC)

1734710285

31.6340, -104.5040

7.23 KM

A 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 61 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico, at 2024-12-20 15:58:05 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 61 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico

Recommendation
Minor Earthquake

Action

No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.

Suggestion

Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.

Earthquake 61 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico (1.7 ml) (2024-12-20 15:58:05 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

1.7

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_tx2024yyal

Nearest Places

Table Top / 1.91 km
Enrique Tank / 2.91 km
Dog Tank / 3.2 km
Minnie Tank / 3.28 km
Patterson Tank / 3.6 km

Comment

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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

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Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.8

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Time: 1734973936
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.2

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Depth: 15.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.0

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Time: 1734973427
Depth: 8.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

1.5

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Time: 1734930713
Depth: 4.28 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.5

65 km NNE of Van Horn, Texas
Time: 1734927428
Depth: 3.38 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.2

50 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico
Time: 1734874493
Depth: 4.63 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.2

WESTERN TEXAS
Time: 1734874493
Depth: 4.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.7

50 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico
Time: 1734872997
Depth: 4.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)