2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico — May 24, 2026
2026-05-24 06:36:36 UTC (28 min ago) · approx. 11:36 PM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time06:36 UTC≈ 11:36 PM UTC-7
Depth5.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.715°, -104.507°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7150°N
-104.5070°E
-104.5070°E
Technical Information
Event ID
tx2026kczzqe
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
77.0°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-24 06:55:55 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026kczzqe). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 24, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico — May 24, 2026. Retrieved May 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026kczzqe/