Carlsbad, NM – A light earthquake was recorded Monday evening in southern New Mexico, roughly 60 kilometers south of Whites City, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
According to USGS data, the tremor registered a magnitude of 3.3 and struck at a depth of 6.6 kilometers around 8:36 p.m. UTC (1:36 p.m. local time) on November 17, 2025. The quake occurred in a remote area near the Texas border, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The quake’s location places it near the northern edge of the Chihuahuan Desert, an area that occasionally experiences low to moderate seismic activity. USGS classified the event as “reviewed,” meaning its magnitude and coordinates have been verified by seismologists.
Residents across parts of Eddy County and nearby Guadalupe Mountains National Park may have felt mild shaking, though no “Did You Feel It?” reports had been submitted to USGS as of Monday evening.
New Mexico averages only a handful of earthquakes each year above magnitude 3.0, with most occurring in sparsely populated areas. Authorities say no emergency response was required.
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