2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — October 14, 2025

2025-10-14 20:18:09 UTC (2025-10-14) · approx. 1:18 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:18 UTC≈ 1:18 PM UTC-7
Depth4.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.650°, -104.398°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.65°, -104.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
4.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6500°N
-104.3980°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025ugoblh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
71.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-01 23:11:13 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: tx2025ugoblh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 14, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — October 14, 2025. Retrieved January 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025ugoblh/