2.0

Earthquake Details: 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico, United States

Oct 7, 2026, 14:51:40

Depth
6.56 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 8, 2026, 04:50 PM UTC

A magnitude 2.0 earthquake occurred on Oct 7, 2026 at 14:51:40. Epicenter: 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico, United States. Reported depth: 6.56 km.

Tsunami information

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Time & depth

Local time
Oct 7, 2026, 09:51:40 CDT
UTC
Oct 7, 2026, 14:51:40 UTC
6.56 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

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Nearby major cities

Carlsbad
83 km N
Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
164 km W
Socorro
165 km W
Hobbs
172 km NE
Nearby earthquakes · 12
M2.457 km S of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM2.457 km S of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM3.610 km SW of Coyanosa, TexasAfterM3.657 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM3.058 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM2.457 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM2.457 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM2.456 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM4.056 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM2.961 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM2.556 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM2.556 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfter

Agency measurements

Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.

  • USGSM 2

    tx2026tthdxa

    Depth:
    6.56 km
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 8, 2026, 04:50 PM UTC

Technical Details

Depth6.56 km
Significance62
Latitude31.7260
Longitude-104.5590
Event IDtx2026tthdxa
Magnitude2.0
Updated:Oct 8, 2026, 16:50:13 UTC

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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 8, 2026, 16:50 UTC.

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