2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 24 km SW of Jal, New Mexico — May 21, 2025

2025-05-21 20:54:42 UTC (2025-05-21) · approx. 1:54 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:54 UTC≈ 1:54 PM UTC-7
Depth7.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.955°, -103.368°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.95°, -103.37°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.9550°N
-103.3680°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025jxke
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-22 14:59:40 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025jxke). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 21, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 24 km SW of Jal, New Mexico — May 21, 2025. Retrieved May 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025jxke/