2.6
M2.6 Earthquake 11 km SW of Jal, New Mexico — October 28, 2026
2026-10-28 08:52:56 UTC (15 hours ago) · approx. 1:52 AM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time08:52 UTC≈ 1:52 AM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.040°, -103.274°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.0400°N
-103.2740°E
-103.2740°E
Technical Information
Event ID
tx2026vfjmxf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
46
Azimuthal Gap
43.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-28 15:02:29 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026vfjmxf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 28, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 11 km SW of Jal, New Mexico — October 28, 2026. Retrieved October 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026vfjmxf/