2.7
M2.7 Earthquake 55 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico — September 17, 2026
2026-09-17 21:28:03 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 2:28 PM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time21:28 UTC≈ 2:28 PM UTC-7
Depth4.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.696°, -104.539°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
4.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6960°N
-104.5390°E
-104.5390°E
Technical Information
Event ID
tx2026sjbtxd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-17 21:40:08 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: tx2026sjbtxd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 17, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 55 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico — September 17, 2026. Retrieved September 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026sjbtxd/