2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 36 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico — April 16, 2026

2026-04-16 18:49:38 UTC (2026-04-16) · approx. 11:49 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:49 UTC≈ 11:49 AM UTC-7
Depth7.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.067°, -103.727°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.07°, -103.73°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
7.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.0670°N
-103.7270°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026hmerwn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
54.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-03 01:37:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026hmerwn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 16, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 36 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico — April 16, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026hmerwn/