2.7
M2.7 Earthquake 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — August 30, 2026
2026-08-30 14:27:57 UTC (2026-08-30) · approx. 7:27 AM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time14:27 UTC≈ 7:27 AM UTC-7
Depth7.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.659°, -104.260°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
7.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6590°N
-104.2600°E
-104.2600°E
Technical Information
Event ID
tx2026rbmtxj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
57
Azimuthal Gap
65.0°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-01 13:28:41 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026rbmtxj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 30, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — August 30, 2026. Retrieved October 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026rbmtxj/