2.6
M2.6 Earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 16, 2025
2025-05-16 20:36:54 UTC (2025-05-16) · approx. 1:36 PM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time20:36 UTC≈ 1:36 PM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.677°, -104.397°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6770°N
-104.3970°E
-104.3970°E
Technical Information
Event ID
tx2025jofx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
56.0°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-25 17:06:17 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025jofx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 16, 2025). M2.6 Earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 16, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025jofx/