2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 8 km W of Socorro, New Mexico — July 27, 2026

2026-07-27 11:36:12 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 4:36 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time11:36 UTC≈ 4:36 AM UTC-7
Depth9.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates34.062°, -106.980°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 34.06°, -106.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
9.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
34.0615°N
-106.9797°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000t3n8
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
66.0°
Min Station Distance
0.188°
RMS Residual
0.45 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-27 11:53:03 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t3n8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 27, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 8 km W of Socorro, New Mexico — July 27, 2026. Retrieved July 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t3n8/