2.6
M2.6 Earthquake 19 km NNW of Jal, New Mexico — September 12, 2026
2026-09-12 00:22:12 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 5:22 PM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.6(mb_lg)
Time00:22 UTC≈ 5:22 PM UTC-7
Depth8.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.266°, -103.293°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.6 mb_lg
Depth
8.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.2661°N
-103.2930°E
-103.2930°E
Technical Information
Event ID
us7000tgvj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
75.0°
Min Station Distance
0.253°
RMS Residual
0.74 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-12 01:01:31 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tgvj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 12, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 19 km NNW of Jal, New Mexico — September 12, 2026. Retrieved September 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tgvj/