2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 20 km NNE of Fence Lake, New Mexico — August 20, 2026

2026-08-20 13:36:46 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 6:36 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time13:36 UTC≈ 6:36 AM UTC-7
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates34.817°, -108.581°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 34.82°, -108.58°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
34.8169°N
-108.5810°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tm40
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
89.0°
Min Station Distance
0.995°
RMS Residual
0.44 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-20 15:41:57 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tm40). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 20, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 20 km NNE of Fence Lake, New Mexico — August 20, 2026. Retrieved August 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tm40/