2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico — May 16, 2026

2026-05-16 07:22:15 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 12:22 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time07:22 UTC≈ 12:22 AM UTC-7
Depth7.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.070°, -103.724°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.07°, -103.72°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
7.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.0700°N
-103.7240°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026jojrya
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
46
Azimuthal Gap
33.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 22:28:26 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026jojrya). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 16, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico — May 16, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026jojrya/