2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 11 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico — July 23, 2026

2026-07-23 14:01:30 UTC (5 hours ago) · approx. 7:01 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time14:01 UTC≈ 7:01 AM UTC-7
Depth5.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.016°, -103.239°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.02°, -103.24°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
5.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.0160°N
-103.2390°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026ojshuv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
34.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-23 15:52:22 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026ojshuv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 23, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 11 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico — July 23, 2026. Retrieved July 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026ojshuv/