2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 10 km SW of Jal, New Mexico — May 19, 2026

2026-05-19 10:55:46 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 3:55 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(mb_lg)
Time10:55 UTC≈ 3:55 AM UTC-7
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.056°, -103.285°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.06°, -103.29°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 mb_lg
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.0562°N
-103.2852°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000syqb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
40
Azimuthal Gap
92.0°
Min Station Distance
0.259°
RMS Residual
0.59 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-19 11:25:21 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000syqb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 19, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 10 km SW of Jal, New Mexico — May 19, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000syqb/