2.6

57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico

2026-02-16 04:58:33 UTC (3 days ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
6.8 km
Shallow
Location
31.6590°N
-104.3270°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026dgvemo
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-16 13:01:34 UTC

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3.1
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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Shallow depth (6.8 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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