2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 18 km NNW of Jal, New Mexico — May 2, 2026

2026-05-02 07:34:21 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 12:34 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(mb_lg)
Time07:34 UTC≈ 12:34 AM UTC-7
Depth5.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.260°, -103.292°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.26°, -103.29°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 mb_lg
Depth
5.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.2604°N
-103.2923°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000shr9
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
57.0°
Min Station Distance
0.255°
RMS Residual
0.56 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-02 07:41:07 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000shr9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 2, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 18 km NNW of Jal, New Mexico — May 2, 2026. Retrieved May 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000shr9/