2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — January 31, 2026

2026-01-31 19:23:28 UTC (2026-01-31) · approx. 12:23 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time19:23 UTC≈ 12:23 PM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.669°, -104.360°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.67°, -104.36°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6690°N
-104.3600°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026ceoiyz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
39
Azimuthal Gap
69.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-23 20:43:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026ceoiyz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 31, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — January 31, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026ceoiyz/