2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 21 km NNE of Fence Lake, New Mexico — August 29, 2026

2026-08-29 20:53:49 UTC (2026-08-29) · approx. 1:53 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:53 UTC≈ 1:53 PM UTC-7
Depth3.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates34.834°, -108.600°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 34.83°, -108.60°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
3.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
34.8339°N
-108.5997°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tcv4
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
55.0°
Min Station Distance
0.975°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-02 12:52:47 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tcv4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 29, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 21 km NNE of Fence Lake, New Mexico — August 29, 2026. Retrieved October 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tcv4/