2.5
M2.5 Earthquake 22 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico — October 16, 2026
2026-10-16 23:35:03 UTC (10 hours ago) · approx. 4:35 PM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time23:35 UTC≈ 4:35 PM UTC-7
Depth5.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.381°, -104.469°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
5.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.3810°N
-104.4685°E
-104.4685°E
Technical Information
Event ID
us6000u2wr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
73.0°
Min Station Distance
0.201°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-17 00:09:05 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000u2wr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 16, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 22 km W of Carlsbad, New Mexico — October 16, 2026. Retrieved October 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000u2wr/