2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 19 km NNW of Whites City, New Mexico — September 9, 2026

2026-09-09 16:00:21 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 9:00 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time16:00 UTC≈ 9:00 AM UTC-7
Depth1.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.325°, -104.489°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.33°, -104.49°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
1.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.3251°N
-104.4894°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tg2k
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
73.0°
Min Station Distance
0.163°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-09 16:17:59 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tg2k). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 9, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 19 km NNW of Whites City, New Mexico — September 9, 2026. Retrieved September 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tg2k/