2.7
M2.7 Earthquake 20 km SW of Lovington, New Mexico — October 21, 2026
2026-10-21 09:34:27 UTC (5 hours ago) · approx. 2:34 AM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.7(mb_lg)
Time09:34 UTC≈ 2:34 AM UTC-7
Depth6.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.789°, -103.476°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.7 mb_lg
Depth
6.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.7891°N
-103.4759°E
-103.4759°E
Technical Information
Event ID
us6000u3tb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
126.0°
Min Station Distance
0.465°
RMS Residual
0.48 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-21 09:45:23 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000u3tb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 21, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 20 km SW of Lovington, New Mexico — October 21, 2026. Retrieved October 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000u3tb/