2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — April 19, 2026

2026-04-19 21:23:04 UTC (1 day ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.67°, -104.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6720°N
-104.3430°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026hrwvmf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
70.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-19 21:41:33 UTC

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