2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 18, 2026

2026-05-18 00:36:10 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 5:36 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time00:36 UTC≈ 5:36 PM UTC-7
Depth5.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.653°, -104.419°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.65°, -104.42°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
5.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6530°N
-104.4190°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026jrnrqj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
39
Azimuthal Gap
73.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-20 15:08:25 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026jrnrqj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 18, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026jrnrqj/