2.1
M2.1 Earthquake 60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — March 18, 2026
2026-03-18 18:31:32 UTC (2026-03-18) · approx. 11:31 AM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:31 UTC≈ 11:31 AM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.633°, -104.365°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6330°N
-104.3650°E
-104.3650°E
Technical Information
Event ID
tx2026fkyasv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
75.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-18 19:37:17 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026fkyasv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 18, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — March 18, 2026. Retrieved March 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026fkyasv/