2.8
M2.8 Earthquake 14 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico — April 6, 2026
2026-04-06 19:18:51 UTC (2026-04-06) · approx. 12:18 PM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:18 UTC≈ 12:18 PM UTC-7
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.640°, -104.429°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.6402°N
-104.4291°E
-104.4291°E
Technical Information
Event ID
us6000sn2y
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
81.0°
Min Station Distance
0.227°
RMS Residual
0.63 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-20 17:05:18 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sn2y). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 6, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 14 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico — April 6, 2026. Retrieved June 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sn2y/