2.7
M2.7 Earthquake 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — April 16, 2026
2026-04-16 13:49:02 UTC (2 days ago)

Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
5.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6820°N
-104.3870°E
-104.3870°E
Technical Information
Event ID
tx2026hlusut
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
40
Azimuthal Gap
73.0°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-16 14:17:13 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.