2.7
Earthquake Details: 18 km SW of Jal, New Mexico, United States
Oct 19, 2026, 00:52:37
- Depth
- 6.1 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 19, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred on Oct 19, 2026 at 00:52:37. 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 18, 2026, 19:52:37 CDT
- UTC
- Oct 19, 2026, 00:52:37 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
M2.958 km S of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM3.041 km NW of Toyah, TexasBeforeM3.524 km WNW of Carrizo Springs, TexasBeforeM3.18 km NW of Stanton, TexasBeforeM2.957 km S of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM2.717 km SW of Jal, New MexicoAfterM3.323 km SSW of Lovington, New MexicoAfterM2.817 km SW 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
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSM 2.7
tx2026uogbla
- Depth:
- 6.1 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 19, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth6.1 km
Significance112
Latitude31.9790
Longitude-103.3070
Event IDtx2026uogbla
Magnitude2.7
Updated:Oct 19, 2026, 01:22:08 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 19, 2026, 01:22 UTC.
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