2.0

Earthquake Details: 17 km SW of Jal, New Mexico, United States

Oct 15, 2026, 15:10:37

Depth
6.869 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 15, 2026, 09:07 PM UTC

A magnitude 2.0 earthquake occurred on Oct 15, 2026 at 15:10:37. Epicenter: 17 km SW of Jal, New Mexico, United States. Reported depth: 6.8689 km.

Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information

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Time & depth

Local time
Oct 15, 2026, 10:10:37 CDT
UTC
Oct 15, 2026, 15:10:37 UTC
6.869 km · Shallow-focus

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

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Nearby major cities

Hobbs
82 km N
Odessa
90 km E
Carlsbad
100 km NW
Midland
116 km E
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Agency measurements

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

  • USGSml 2

    tx2026uhzpcm

    Depth:
    6.87 km
    Status:
    Reviewed
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 15, 2026, 09:07 PM UTC

Technical Details

Depth6.869 km
Significance62
Latitude31.9810
Longitude-103.3040
Event IDtx2026uhzpcm
Magnitude2.0
Updated:Oct 15, 2026, 21:07:28 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 15, 2026, 21:07 UTC.

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