2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 36 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico — April 16, 2026
2026-04-16 18:49:38 UTC (2 days ago)

Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
7.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.0670°N
-103.7270°E
-103.7270°E
Technical Information
Event ID
tx2026hmerwn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
54.0°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-16 18:59:06 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.