2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 29 km ENE of Malaga, New Mexico — September 20, 2026

2026-09-20 19:23:14 UTC (2026-09-20) · approx. 12:23 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(mb_lg)
Time19:23 UTC≈ 12:23 PM UTC-7
Depth7.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.282°, -103.770°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.28°, -103.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 mb_lg
Depth
7.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.2823°N
-103.7703°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tisq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
80.0°
Min Station Distance
0.094°
RMS Residual
0.57 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-26 16:24:56 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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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 ENE of Malaga, New Mexico — September 20, 2026. Retrieved September 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tisq/