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M2.0 Earthquake 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 3, 2026

2026-05-03 22:08:24 UTC (2026-05-03) · approx. 3:08 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time22:08 UTC≈ 3:08 PM UTC-7
Depth5.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.656°, -104.432°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.66°, -104.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
5.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6560°N
-104.4320°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026irqqae
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
71.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-04 12:40:49 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026irqqae). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 3, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 3, 2026. Retrieved May 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026irqqae/