Whites City, New Mexico – A light earthquake struck early Tuesday morning roughly 57 kilometers south of Whites City, rattling parts of southern New Mexico without causing any reported damage.
According to the Texas Seismological Network (TexNet), the 2.5 magnitude quake occurred at 8:27 a.m. MDT (14:27 UTC) at a depth of 6.5 kilometers. The epicenter was located in a remote area near the Texas border, and no impact reports have been filed by residents at this time.
The shallow tremor may have been lightly felt in areas of Eddy County, particularly in oil field operations or sparsely populated rural zones. Though minor in magnitude, earthquakes in this region—part of the Permian Basin—are closely monitored due to oil and gas activity.
No alerts or aftershock warnings have been issued, and emergency services have not reported any disruptions. Still, officials encourage residents to report any shaking or property impact to TexNet via its online felt report system.
Small quakes like this serve as reminders of low-level seismic activity in the region. While this event did not pose a threat, experts recommend reviewing emergency plans and securing heavy items at home.
TexNet will continue monitoring for any aftershocks or increased activity in the area.
