16 Jan 2026, 05:18 UTC · Jan 16, 12:18 AM ET

M3.3 earthquake 35 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck 35 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico at Jan 16, 12:18 AM ET, 5 km deep, minor – felt by people near the epicenter. 2 people reported feeling it.

M3.3 35 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+
Magnitude3.3 ml
Time16 Jan 2026, 05:18 UTC
Location32.499°, -104.636° – 35 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico
Depth5.0 km
Felt reports2
USGS eventus7000rq0u
Within 100 km

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Mag.WhereWhen (ET)DepthFelt
4.49 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico · PAGER greenApr 6, 4:01 PM
193 d ago
5 km171 reports
4.056 km S of Whites City, New Mexico · PAGER greenOct 11, 4:04 AM
6 d ago
6 km4 reports
3.955 km S of Whites City, New MexicoMar 7, 2:11 AM
224 d ago
6 km7 reports
3.957 km S of Whites City, New Mexico · PAGER greenOct 14, 3:19 PM
367 d ago
6 km2 reports
3.857 km S of Whites City, New MexicoJun 5, 6:40 PM
133 d ago
6 km–
3.719 km NNW of Whites City, New MexicoFeb 5, 1:05 PM
253 d ago
9 km27 reports
3.657 km S of Whites City, New MexicoOct 7, 10:21 PM
9 d ago
6 km–
3.656 km S of Whites City, New MexicoApr 16, 3:00 AM
184 d ago
6 km1 report
3.659 km S of Whites City, New MexicoApr 5, 4:35 AM
195 d ago
6 km1 report
3.657 km S of Whites City, New MexicoMar 26, 4:09 AM
205 d ago
6 km2 reports
3.622 km WSW of Carlsbad, New MexicoMar 23, 9:25 AM
207 d ago
3 km6 reports
3.655 km S of Whites City, New MexicoMar 7, 3:12 AM
224 d ago
6 km–
FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 35 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico earthquake?

Magnitude 3.3 (ml), minor – felt by people near the epicenter. Depth 5 km.

Was it felt?

2 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 2.2.

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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