2.0
M2.0 Earthquake 60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — January 9, 2026
2026-01-09 22:18:05 UTC (2026-01-09) · approx. 3:18 PM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time22:18 UTC≈ 3:18 PM UTC-7
Depth5.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.633°, -104.365°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
5.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6330°N
-104.3650°E
-104.3650°E
Technical Information
Event ID
tx2026aqkecp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
41
Azimuthal Gap
75.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-10 04:52:11 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026aqkecp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 9, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — January 9, 2026. Retrieved January 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026aqkecp/