2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — February 27, 2026

2026-02-27 19:37:52 UTC (2026-02-27) · approx. 12:37 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time19:37 UTC≈ 12:37 PM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.671°, -104.409°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.67°, -104.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6710°N
-104.4090°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026ecdifr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
46
Azimuthal Gap
66.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-27 20:48:39 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

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2.7
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3.1
50 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico
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2.8
17 km SE of Ackerly, Texas
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4.1
10 km ESE of San Mateo, New Mexico
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3.2
58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
6 days ago · 6.7 km deep
2.5
55 km NW of Toyah, Texas
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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026ecdifr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 27, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — February 27, 2026. Retrieved February 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026ecdifr/