2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — April 20, 2026

2026-04-20 20:05:11 UTC (2026-04-20) · approx. 1:05 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time20:05 UTC≈ 1:05 PM UTC-7
Depth6.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.644°, -104.424°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.64°, -104.42°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
6.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6440°N
-104.4240°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026htqcml
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
72.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 12:59:37 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026htqcml). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 20, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — April 20, 2026. Retrieved April 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026htqcml/