2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 31 km WSW of Raton, New Mexico — May 24, 2026

2026-05-24 08:54:25 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 1:54 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time08:54 UTC≈ 1:54 AM UTC-7
Depth3.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.834°, -104.787°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.83°, -104.79°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
3.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.8344°N
-104.7868°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000szwg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
113.0°
Min Station Distance
0.070°
RMS Residual
0.34 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-24 09:00:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000szwg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 24, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 31 km WSW of Raton, New Mexico — May 24, 2026. Retrieved May 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000szwg/