2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 33 km N of Cimarron, New Mexico — January 23, 2026

2026-01-23 16:08:49 UTC (2026-01-23) · approx. 9:08 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(mb_lg)
Time16:08 UTC≈ 9:08 AM UTC-7
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.812°, -104.853°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.81°, -104.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 mb_lg
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.8120°N
-104.8532°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000rrll
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
89.0°
Min Station Distance
0.013°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 16:28:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rrll). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 23, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 33 km N of Cimarron, New Mexico — January 23, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rrll/