2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 61 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — October 11, 2026

2026-10-11 08:06:02 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 1:06 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time08:06 UTC≈ 1:06 AM UTC-7
Depth8.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.627°, -104.454°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.63°, -104.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
8.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6270°N
-104.4540°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026uacqao
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
69.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-11 09:23:29 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026uacqao). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 11, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 61 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — October 11, 2026. Retrieved October 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026uacqao/