2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 27 km WNW of Whites City, New Mexico — May 28, 2026

2026-05-28 18:17:23 UTC (2026-05-28) · approx. 11:17 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:17 UTC≈ 11:17 AM UTC-7
Depth4.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.290°, -104.633°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.29°, -104.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
4.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.2896°N
-104.6326°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000sp51
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
32
Azimuthal Gap
51.0°
Min Station Distance
0.245°
RMS Residual
0.45 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-11 13:33:59 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000sp51). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 28, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 27 km WNW of Whites City, New Mexico — May 28, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000sp51/