2.9
Earthquake Details: 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, United States
Oct 18, 2026, 19:30:02
- Depth
- 6.61 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 18, 2026, 07:41 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred on Oct 18, 2026 at 19:30:02. Epicenter: 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, United States. Reported depth: 6.61 km.
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 18, 2026, 14:30:02 CDT
- UTC
- Oct 18, 2026, 19:30:02 UTC
6.61 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
M2.958 km S of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM3.041 km NW of Toyah, TexasBeforeM3.18 km NW of Stanton, TexasBeforeM2.718 km SW of Jal, New MexicoAfterM2.717 km SW of Jal, New MexicoAfterM3.323 km SSW of Lovington, New MexicoAfterM2.817 km SW of Jal, New MexicoAfterM2.716 km SSW of Jal, New MexicoAfterM2.917 km SSW of Jal, New MexicoAfterM3.022 km SSW of Lovington, New MexicoAfterM2.857 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM3.849 km NW of Toyah, TexasAfter
Agency measurements
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- USGSM 2.9
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- Depth:
- 6.61 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 18, 2026, 07:41 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth6.61 km
Significance129
Latitude31.6600
Longitude-104.4280
Event IDtx2026unvjfb
Magnitude2.9
Updated:Oct 18, 2026, 19:41:53 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 18, 2026, 19:41 UTC.
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