2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — September 3, 2026

2026-09-03 23:02:00 UTC (2026-09-03) · approx. 4:02 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time23:02 UTC≈ 4:02 PM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.656°, -104.387°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.66°, -104.39°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6560°N
-104.3870°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026rjmsif
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
45
Azimuthal Gap
70.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-08 21:41:47 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026rjmsif). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 3, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — September 3, 2026. Retrieved October 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026rjmsif/