15 Jan 2026, 08:50 UTC · Jan 15, 3:50 AM ET

M3.5 earthquake 34 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck 34 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico at Jan 15, 3:50 AM ET, 5 km deep, minor – felt by people near the epicenter. 2 people reported feeling it.

M3.5 34 km SSE of Hope, New MexicoM3.6 57 km S of Whites City, New MexicoM3.6 56 km S of Whites City, New MexicoM3.6 59 km S of Whites City, New MexicoM3.6 57 km S of Whites City, New MexicoM3.6 22 km WSW of Carlsbad, New MexicoM3.6 55 km S of Whites City, New MexicoM3.7 19 km NNW of Whites City, New MexicoM3.8 57 km S of Whites City, New MexicoM3.9 55 km S of Whites City, New MexicoM3.9 57 km S of Whites City, New MexicoM4.0 56 km S of Whites City, New MexicoM4.4 9 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude3.5 ml
Time15 Jan 2026, 08:50 UTC
Location32.510°, -104.637° – 34 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico
Depth5.0 km
Felt reports2
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)4.3
USGS eventus7000rpti
Within 100 km

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3.657 km S of Whites City, New MexicoMar 26, 4:09 AM
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3.622 km WSW of Carlsbad, New MexicoMar 23, 9:25 AM
207 d ago
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6 km–
FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 34 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico earthquake?

Magnitude 3.5 (ml), minor – felt by people near the epicenter. Depth 5 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 4.3 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Was it felt?

2 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 2.0.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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