2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — September 22, 2026

2026-09-22 16:50:39 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 9:50 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time16:50 UTC≈ 9:50 AM UTC-7
Depth8.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.640°, -104.452°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.64°, -104.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
8.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6405°N
-104.4516°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000twx2
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
66.0°
Min Station Distance
0.050°
RMS Residual
0.38 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-22 18:35:40 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000twx2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 22, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — September 22, 2026. Retrieved September 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000twx2/