Minor Magnitude 2.5 Earthquake Strikes Near Carlsbad, New Mexico

On the evening of Friday, June 14, 2024, a light magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 98 kilometers (61 miles) away from Carlsbad, New Mexico. The seismic event was recorded at 8:06 pm local time (America/Chicago GMT -5), with the epicenter at a shallow depth of 3.2 kilometers.

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The earthquake's details are as follows:

• Date & Time: June 14, 2024, at 8:06 pm local time (America/Chicago GMT -5)
• Magnitude: 2.5
• Depth: 3.2 km
• Epicenter Latitude / Longitude: 31.586°N / 104.563°W Culberson, Texas, United States
• Shaking Intensity: III (Weak shaking near the epicenter)
• Status: Confirmed
• Primary Data Source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)
• Seismic Antipode: 31.586°S / 75.437°E
• Estimated Seismic Energy Released: 3.5 x 10^8 joules (98.6 kilowatt hours)

Despite the shallow depth of the earthquake, there have been no reports of it being felt by residents, and no damage has been recorded in the surrounding areas.

Weather conditions at the epicenter at the time of the earthquake were reported as overcast clouds, with a temperature of 33.7°C (93°F), humidity at 17%, and winds from the east-southeast at 9 m/s (18 kts).

The estimated seismic energy released by the earthquake was approximately 3.5 x 10^8 joules, equivalent to 98.6 kilowatt hours or about 0.084 tons of TNT.

For more information and updates, please visit the USGS website.