New Mexico earthquakes

M2.8 earthquake 19 km NNW of Pie Town, New Mexico

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 19 km NNW of Pie Town, New Mexico on Fri, Dec 4, 1981, 1:51 AM MST (08:51 UTC), 5 km (3 mi) below the surface.

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Magnitude
2.8 (ml), micro
Local time
UTC
1981-12-04 08:51:24 UTC
Depth
5.0 km (3.1 mi), shallow
Epicenter
34.462° N, 108.226° W
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event usp0001h8f. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 10:19 AM UTC.