2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 17 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico — October 20, 2026

2026-10-20 14:23:36 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 7:23 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time14:23 UTC≈ 7:23 AM UTC-7
Depth6.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.977°, -103.295°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.98°, -103.30°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
6.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.9770°N
-103.2950°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026urcpbj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
44.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-20 17:13:20 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026urcpbj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 20, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 17 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico — October 20, 2026. Retrieved October 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026urcpbj/