2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 59 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico — May 26, 2026

2026-05-26 18:26:34 UTC (2026-05-26) · approx. 11:26 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time18:26 UTC≈ 11:26 AM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.654°, -104.540°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.65°, -104.54°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6540°N
-104.5400°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026khoyzt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
47
Azimuthal Gap
78.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-26 21:15:40 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026khoyzt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 26, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 59 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico — May 26, 2026. Retrieved June 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026khoyzt/