2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 22 km SW of Pinehill, New Mexico — August 31, 2026

2026-08-31 20:43:50 UTC (2026-08-31) · approx. 1:43 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:43 UTC≈ 1:43 PM UTC-7
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates34.841°, -108.572°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 34.84°, -108.57°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
34.8410°N
-108.5723°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000td72
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
48.0°
Min Station Distance
0.995°
RMS Residual
0.54 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-26 07:15:27 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000td72). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 31, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 22 km SW of Pinehill, New Mexico — August 31, 2026. Retrieved October 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000td72/