2.0
Earthquake Details: 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Aug 18, 2026, 03:17:26
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake occurred near 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on Aug 18, 2026 at 03:17:26. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 6.0999 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth6.0999 km
Significance62
Latitude31.6770
Longitude-104.4130
Event IDtx2026qepvrs
Magnitude2.0
Updated:Aug 18, 2026, 07:55:44 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 17, 2026, 21:17:26 MDT
- UTC
- Aug 18, 2026, 03:17:26 UTC
6.1 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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