1.7
Earthquake Details: 18 km SW of Jal, New Mexico, United States
Oct 16, 2026, 01:00:40
- Depth
- 6.1 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 16, 2026, 04:55 PM UTC
A magnitude 1.7 earthquake occurred on Oct 16, 2026 at 01:00:40. Epicenter: 18 km SW of Jal, New Mexico, United States. Reported depth: 6.1 km.
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 15, 2026, 20:00:40 CDT
- UTC
- Oct 16, 2026, 01:00:40 UTC
6.1 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Nearby major cities
Nearby earthquakes · 12
M3.623 km WSW of Carlsbad, New MexicoBeforeM2.650 km S of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM3.121 km NNW of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM3.618 km NNW of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM2.543 km NW of Toyah, TexasBeforeM2.958 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM2.533 km SSE of Hope, New MexicoAfterM2.522 km W of Carlsbad, New MexicoAfterM2.721 km NNW of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM3.041 km NW of Toyah, TexasAfterM3.524 km WNW of Carrizo Springs, TexasAfterM3.18 km NW of Stanton, TexasAfter
Agency measurements
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- USGSM 1.7
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- Depth:
- 6.1 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 16, 2026, 04:55 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth6.1 km
Significance44
Latitude31.9760
Longitude-103.3090
Event IDtx2026uitdho
Magnitude1.7
Updated:Oct 16, 2026, 16:55:27 UTC
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