2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 31 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico — October 4, 2026

2026-10-04 14:09:56 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 7:09 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time14:09 UTC≈ 7:09 AM UTC-7
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.544°, -104.629°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.54°, -104.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.5442°N
-104.6295°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000tzj9
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
79.0°
Min Station Distance
0.070°
RMS Residual
0.45 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-04 15:47:54 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tzj9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 4, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 31 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico — October 4, 2026. Retrieved October 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tzj9/