2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 51 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico — August 24, 2026

2026-08-24 11:05:33 UTC (53 min ago) · approx. 4:05 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time11:05 UTC≈ 4:05 AM UTC-7
Depth5.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.732°, -104.543°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.73°, -104.54°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7320°N
-104.5430°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026qqfrzq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
73.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-24 11:23:01 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026qqfrzq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 24, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 51 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico — August 24, 2026. Retrieved August 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026qqfrzq/