2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico — April 10, 2026

2026-04-10 18:50:00 UTC (2026-04-10) · approx. 11:50 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time18:50 UTC≈ 11:50 AM UTC-7
Depth6.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.966°, -103.332°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.97°, -103.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
6.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.9660°N
-103.3320°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026hbeiwv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
42.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-24 16:34:30 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026hbeiwv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 10, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico — April 10, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026hbeiwv/