2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 28, 2025

2025-05-28 18:36:38 UTC (2025-05-28) · approx. 11:36 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:36 UTC≈ 11:36 AM UTC-7
Depth6.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.679°, -104.429°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.68°, -104.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
6.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6790°N
-104.4290°E
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025kjzu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
73.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-16 21:54:09 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025kjzu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 28, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 28, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025kjzu/