2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — August 27, 2026

2026-08-27 19:38:26 UTC (2026-08-27) · approx. 12:38 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:38 UTC≈ 12:38 PM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.650°, -104.426°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.65°, -104.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6500°N
-104.4260°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026qwjwza
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
72.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-28 14:54:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026qwjwza). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 27, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — August 27, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026qwjwza/