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M2.0 Earthquake 40 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico — September 17, 2026

2026-09-17 15:28:43 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 8:28 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time15:28 UTC≈ 8:28 AM UTC-7
Depth9.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.072°, -103.684°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.07°, -103.68°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
9.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.0720°N
-103.6840°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026sipwgy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
57
Azimuthal Gap
33.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-17 16:21:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026sipwgy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 17, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 40 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico — September 17, 2026. Retrieved September 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026sipwgy/