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Recent Earthquakes in New Mexico

0 earthquakes today, 2 in the last 7 days, 20 in the last 30 days, most recently 1 day ago.

Today
0
Last 7 days
2
Last 30 days
20
Strongest recent
M 3.8
Most recent
1 day ago

New Mexico has natural seismicity along the Rio Grande rift plus induced earthquakes in the Permian Basin oilfields. Below is a live earthquake map and list of recent earthquakes in New Mexico - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS and regional seismic networks and updates automatically. For instant earthquake alerts in New Mexico, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and distance rules.

Latest earthquakes in New Mexico

Show the full list of 20 recent earthquakes

Earthquakes in New Mexico: frequently asked questions

Were there any earthquakes in New Mexico today?

No earthquakes have been recorded in or near New Mexico in the last 24 hours in the QuakeMate feed. Activity can begin at any time - the map above updates automatically and the app sends instant alerts.

How many earthquakes were there in New Mexico yesterday?

2 earthquakes were recorded in or near New Mexico in the 24 hours before today, based on USGS and regional seismic networks.

How many earthquakes have there been in New Mexico this week (last 7 days)?

There have been 2 earthquakes recorded in or near New Mexico in the last 7 days, according to USGS data tracked by QuakeMate.

How many earthquakes have there been in New Mexico in the last 30 days?

20 earthquakes have been recorded in or near New Mexico in the last 30 days. The largest was magnitude 3.8.

Does New Mexico get earthquakes?

Yes. 20 earthquakes have been recorded in or near New Mexico in the last 30 days. New Mexico has natural seismicity along the Rio Grande rift plus induced earthquakes in the Permian Basin oilfields.

What was the most recent earthquake in New Mexico?

The most recent earthquake in New Mexico was a magnitude 3.1 event near NEW MEXICO at a depth of 6 km.

Has there been a big earthquake in New Mexico recently?

The strongest recent earthquake in or near New Mexico was magnitude 3.8 near NEW MEXICO. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above.

Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for New Mexico?

QuakeMate plots USGS and regional earthquake data for New Mexico on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time and links to a permalink page.

Is there an earthquake alert app for New Mexico?

Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for New Mexico, with custom magnitude and distance rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. Download it at quakemate.app/download.

More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →

Get earthquake alerts for New Mexico

QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.

Earthquakes in nearby states

Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.