2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 13 km WNW of Whites City, New Mexico — September 23, 2026

2026-09-23 08:32:58 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 1:32 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time08:32 UTC≈ 1:32 AM UTC-7
Depth8.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.234°, -104.504°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.23°, -104.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
8.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.2341°N
-104.5044°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tx1x
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
70.0°
Min Station Distance
0.498°
RMS Residual
0.45 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-23 09:45:57 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tx1x). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 23, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 13 km WNW of Whites City, New Mexico — September 23, 2026. Retrieved September 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tx1x/