1.8
Earthquake Details: 18 km SW of Jal, New Mexico, United States
Oct 15, 2026, 20:01:41
- Depth
- 4.985 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 15, 2026, 09:05 PM UTC
A magnitude 1.8 earthquake occurred on Oct 15, 2026 at 20:01:41. Epicenter: 18 km SW of Jal, New Mexico, United States. Reported depth: 4.9847 km.
Status: Reviewed
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 15, 2026, 15:01:41 CDT
- UTC
- Oct 15, 2026, 20:01:41 UTC
4.985 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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- USGSml 1.8
tx2026uijeha
- Depth:
- 4.98 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 15, 2026, 09:05 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth4.985 km
Significance50
Latitude31.9750
Longitude-103.3080
Event IDtx2026uijeha
Magnitude1.8
Updated:Oct 15, 2026, 21:05:21 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, 21:05 UTC.
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