Raton, N.M. – A minor earthquake struck northern New Mexico late Friday night, shaking areas near the Colorado border with a 3.3 magnitude tremor.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake hit at 10:12 p.m. MDT (04:12 UTC Friday), centered about 30 kilometers west-southwest of Raton. It originated at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers, making it more likely to be felt by nearby residents, though no damage or injuries were reported.
The earthquake’s epicenter is near the Raton Basin, a seismically active region that straddles the Colorado–New Mexico line. While moderate in size, quakes in this zone can occasionally be felt across multiple counties, including Colfax County in New Mexico and Las Animas County in southern Colorado.
No alerts or follow-up aftershocks had been reported by early Saturday, and USGS had received no citizen “Did You Feel It?” reports as of publication. Residents are encouraged to report any shaking or sounds to the USGS to help improve seismic data in the area.
Seismic activity in this region is rare but not unheard of. The last notable quake in the Raton area occurred in 2021. No further seismic activity is forecast, but the USGS continues to monitor the region.
