2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 51 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — October 13, 2026

2026-10-13 23:54:43 UTC (7 hours ago) · approx. 4:54 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(mb_lg)
Time23:54 UTC≈ 4:54 PM UTC-7
Depth9.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.716°, -104.295°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.72°, -104.30°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 mb_lg
Depth
9.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7160°N
-104.2952°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000u268
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
69.0°
Min Station Distance
0.181°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-14 03:28:00 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000u268). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 13, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 51 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — October 13, 2026. Retrieved October 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000u268/