2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 15 km E of Socorro, New Mexico — September 27, 2026

2026-09-27 15:45:09 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 8:45 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time15:45 UTC≈ 8:45 AM UTC-7
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates34.066°, -106.719°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 34.07°, -106.72°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
34.0659°N
-106.7188°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000txze
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
96.0°
Min Station Distance
0.114°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-27 16:21:03 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000txze). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 27, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 15 km E of Socorro, New Mexico — September 27, 2026. Retrieved September 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000txze/