2.2
M2.2 Earthquake 12 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico — August 18, 2026
2026-08-18 16:33:09 UTC (8 hours ago) · approx. 9:33 AM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time16:33 UTC≈ 9:33 AM UTC-7
Depth6.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.009°, -103.241°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
6.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.0090°N
-103.2410°E
-103.2410°E
Technical Information
Event ID
tx2026qfqfhe
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
74
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
60.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-18 19:11:16 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026qfqfhe). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 18, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 12 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico — August 18, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026qfqfhe/