2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 16 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico — October 18, 2026

2026-10-18 20:02:47 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 1:02 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time20:02 UTC≈ 1:02 PM UTC-7
Depth6.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.988°, -103.290°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.99°, -103.29°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
6.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.9880°N
-103.2900°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026unwlji
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
46.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-19 15:08:59 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026unwlji). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 18, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 16 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico — October 18, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026unwlji/