2.9

Earthquake Details: 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, United States

Oct 16, 2026, 21:15:11

Depth
6.36 km
Felt reports
1
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 16, 2026, 10:08 PM UTC

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred on Oct 16, 2026 at 21:15:11. Epicenter: 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, United States. Reported depth: 6.36 km.

Tsunami information

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Time & depth

Local time
Oct 16, 2026, 16:15:11 CDT
UTC
Oct 16, 2026, 21:15:11 UTC
6.36 km · Shallow-focus

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

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Nearby major cities

Carlsbad
88 km N
Hobbs
169 km NE
Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia
176 km W
Socorro
177 km W
Nearby earthquakes · 11
M3.623 km WSW of Carlsbad, New MexicoBeforeM2.650 km S of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM2.259 km S of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM3.121 km NNW of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM2.159 km S of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM3.618 km NNW of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM2.155 km W of Mentone, TexasBeforeM2.055 km S of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM2.017 km SW of Jal, New MexicoBeforeM1.818 km SW of Jal, New MexicoBeforeM2.543 km NW of Toyah, TexasBefore

Agency measurements

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

  • USGSM 2.9

    tx2026ukhkit

    Depth:
    6.36 km
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 16, 2026, 10:08 PM UTC

Technical Details

Depth6.36 km
Significance130
Latitude31.6460
Longitude-104.4290
Event IDtx2026ukhkit
Magnitude2.9
Updated:Oct 16, 2026, 22:08:07 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 16, 2026, 22:08 UTC.

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