2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 29 km E of Malaga, New Mexico — September 20, 2026
2026-09-20 19:23:14 UTC (48 min ago) · approx. 12:23 PM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.9(mb_lg)
Time19:23 UTC≈ 12:23 PM UTC-7
Depth6.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.275°, -103.762°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 mb_lg
Depth
6.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.2749°N
-103.7623°E
-103.7623°E
Technical Information
Event ID
us7000tisq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
78.0°
Min Station Distance
0.099°
RMS Residual
0.44 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-20 19:29:02 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tisq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 20, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 29 km E of Malaga, New Mexico — September 20, 2026. Retrieved September 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tisq/