2.6
M2.6 Earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 3, 2026
2026-05-03 20:16:59 UTC (2026-05-03) · approx. 1:16 PM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time20:16 UTC≈ 1:16 PM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.665°, -104.428°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6650°N
-104.4280°E
-104.4280°E
Technical Information
Event ID
tx2026irmwes
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
51
Azimuthal Gap
64.0°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-15 15:25:49 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026irmwes). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 3, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 3, 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026irmwes/