2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — August 28, 2026

2026-08-28 10:02:25 UTC (26 min ago) · approx. 3:02 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time10:02 UTC≈ 3:02 AM UTC-7
Depth7.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.667°, -104.368°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.67°, -104.37°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
7.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6670°N
-104.3680°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026qxmlhv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
66.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-28 10:17:38 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026qxmlhv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 28, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — August 28, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026qxmlhv/