2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — October 21, 2026

2026-10-21 03:05:15 UTC (10 hours ago) · approx. 8:05 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time03:05 UTC≈ 8:05 PM UTC-7
Depth6.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.660°, -104.456°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.66°, -104.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
6.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6600°N
-104.4560°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026usbxno
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
71.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-21 03:19:50 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026usbxno). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 21, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — October 21, 2026. Retrieved October 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026usbxno/