2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 15 km W of Pueblitos, New Mexico — August 17, 2026

2026-08-17 19:44:20 UTC (2026-08-17) · approx. 12:44 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:44 UTC≈ 12:44 PM UTC-7
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates34.630°, -106.946°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 34.63°, -106.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
34.6299°N
-106.9460°E

Technical Information

Event ID
usd0015efl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
78.0°
Min Station Distance
0.198°
RMS Residual
0.57 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-30 13:38:56 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: usd0015efl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 17, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 15 km W of Pueblitos, New Mexico — August 17, 2026. Retrieved August 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/usd0015efl/