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Raton Earthquake: 4.0 Shake Felt Across NM, CO
9 May
Summary
- A 4.0 magnitude earthquake occurred near Raton, New Mexico.
- The tremor, originating five and a half miles deep, was felt in several cities.
- No damages or injuries were reported following the seismic event.
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake jolted residents in northern New Mexico on Thursday, May 7, with its epicenter located near Raton. The tremor occurred just before noon, approximately 30 miles west of the city, at a depth of about five and a half miles underground.
The seismic activity was significant enough to be felt in several populated areas, including Taos, Raton, and Española in New Mexico, and even as far north as Pueblo, Colorado. The epicenter was situated in a largely uninhabited mountainous region close to the New Mexico-Colorado state line.
Despite the noticeable shaking, authorities have confirmed that there were no reports of any damage to property or any injuries sustained by individuals as a result of the earthquake.
