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M2.0 Earthquake 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 06:52:48 UTC (2026-07-16) · approx. 11:52 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time06:52 UTC≈ 11:52 PM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.656°, -104.443°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.66°, -104.44°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6560°N
-104.4430°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026nwhzwz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
67.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-16 22:19:35 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026nwhzwz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026nwhzwz/