2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 1 km SSE of Abeytas, New MexicoJune 15, 2026

2026-06-15 06:02:36 UTC (19 hours ago) · approx. 11:02 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time06:02 UTC11:02 PM UTC-7
Depth10.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates34.455°, -106.808°
Felt by6DYFI responses
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 15, 2026 at 06:02 UTC, a magnitude 2.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 1 km SSE of Abeytas, New Mexico, at a depth of 10.5 km and coordinates 34.4554°, -106.8076°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 2.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 60 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 34.46°, -106.81°

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from 6 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.

USGS DYFI community-reported intensity map for the M2.9 earthquake near 1 km SSE of Abeytas, New Mexico

Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
34.4554°N
-106.8076°E
Felt Reports
6
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
3.8
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000st0b
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
132
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
72.0°
Min Station Distance
0.505°
RMS Residual
0.72 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-15 16:51:53 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 2.9 earthquake near Abeytas, New Mexico?

The magnitude 2.9 earthquake that struck 1 km SSE of Abeytas, New Mexico on June 15, 2026 at 06:02 UTC had a depth of 10.5 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 2.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000st0b). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 15, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 1 km SSE of Abeytas, New MexicoJune 15, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000st0b/