2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 28 km SW of Jal, New Mexico — August 5, 2026

2026-08-05 11:43:22 UTC (2026-08-05) · approx. 4:43 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time11:43 UTC≈ 4:43 AM UTC-7
Depth6.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.928°, -103.397°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.93°, -103.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
6.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.9280°N
-103.3970°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026phkefu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
83.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-15 07:31:27 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026phkefu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 5, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 28 km SW of Jal, New Mexico — August 5, 2026. Retrieved September 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026phkefu/