2.5
M2.5 Earthquake 17 km NNW of Jal, New Mexico — October 18, 2025
2025-10-18 20:24:04 UTC (2025-10-18) · approx. 1:24 PM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.5(mb_lg)
Time20:24 UTC≈ 1:24 PM UTC-7
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.251°, -103.275°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.5 mb_lg
Depth
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.2506°N
-103.2754°E
-103.2754°E
Technical Information
Event ID
us6000ri2j
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
49.0°
Min Station Distance
0.240°
RMS Residual
0.68 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-09 15:38:40 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ri2j). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 18, 2025). M2.5 Earthquake 17 km NNW of Jal, New Mexico — October 18, 2025. Retrieved January 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ri2j/