Valencia County Earthquake Swarm

Valencia County shook with a series of earthquakes Sunday, starting with a 3.7 quake near Abeytas and followed by a slightly stronger 3.9 near Las Nutrias — rattling homes and pets alike. Later, two smaller quakes hit west of the epicenter. While unsettling, experts say this is totally normal for the Socorro magma body, New Mexico’s most active seismic zone. No injuries or damage reported, but residents shared their experiences online. Unlike some areas where fracking triggers quakes, this is natural and well-understood — not magma rising, but underground movement. If you felt it, remember: drop, cover, and hold on — and report it via USGS’s “Did You Feel It?” site. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a2a88873cd44b341