2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 24 km NE of Ute Park, New Mexico — May 1, 2026

2026-05-01 13:36:03 UTC (2026-05-01) · approx. 6:36 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time13:36 UTC≈ 6:36 AM UTC-7
Depth6.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.732°, -104.953°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.73°, -104.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
6.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.7319°N
-104.9531°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000shjz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
56.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-01 14:11:52 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000shjz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 1, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 24 km NE of Ute Park, New Mexico — May 1, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000shjz/