Was there an earthquake near Whites City, New Mexico?

Yes. USGS reports a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 55 km SSE of Whites City at 3:27 PM MDT on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

How deep was the earthquake and how strong was the shaking?

USGS puts the depth at 6.1 km. Estimated shaking reached 3.8 on its intensity scale, and one person has reported feeling it.

Is there a tsunami threat from this earthquake?

No. USGS did not flag a tsunami threat for this earthquake.

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake near Whites City, New Mexico: Oct 28, 2026

Key facts

Magnitude: 3.7 (ml)
Location: 55 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico
Time: 3:27 PM MDT, Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Depth: 6.1 km
Felt reports: 1 people reported shaking to USGS
Estimated shaking: intensity 3.8 (USGS ShakeMap)
Tsunami: No tsunami flag from USGS

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What to do

If you feel shaking, Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Get under a sturdy table or desk if you can, and stay until the shaking stops.

Expect aftershocks. Smaller quakes can follow a larger one, so be ready to take cover again.

After the shaking, check for gas leaks and damage around your home. Stay out of any damaged buildings.

Context

USGS counts 54 earthquakes of magnitude 4 or greater within 100 km of this location since 2000. Five of those were magnitude 5 or greater. This shows the area has had stronger quakes than this one in the past.

These counts cover only earthquakes recorded by USGS in that radius and time period. They do not describe damage or what may happen next.

History here

USGS records 54 earthquakes of magnitude 4 or more within 100 km of this epicenter since 2000, 5 of them magnitude 5 or more.

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Questions

Was there an earthquake near Whites City, New Mexico?: Yes. USGS reports a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 55 km SSE of Whites City at 3:27 PM MDT on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
How deep was the earthquake and how strong was the shaking?: USGS puts the depth at 6.1 km. Estimated shaking reached 3.8 on its intensity scale, and one person has reported feeling it.
Is there a tsunami threat from this earthquake?: No. USGS did not flag a tsunami threat for this earthquake.

Sources

USGS: M 3.7 55 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico usgs.gov
USGS earthquake catalog (history count) usgs.gov

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