2.4

Earthquake Details: 17 km SW of Jal, New Mexico, United States

Oct 19, 2026, 17:08:29

Depth
6.37 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 19, 2026, 07:28 PM UTC

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake occurred on Oct 19, 2026 at 17:08:29. Epicenter: 17 km SW of Jal, New Mexico, United States. Reported depth: 6.37 km.

Tsunami information

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Time & depth

Local time
Oct 19, 2026, 12:08:29 CDT
UTC
Oct 19, 2026, 17:08:29 UTC
6.37 km · Shallow-focus

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

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Nearby major cities

Hobbs
82 km N
Odessa
89 km E
Carlsbad
100 km NW
Midland
115 km E
Nearby earthquakes · 12
M2.957 km S of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM2.718 km SW of Jal, New MexicoBeforeM2.717 km SW of Jal, New MexicoBeforeM3.323 km SSW of Lovington, New MexicoAfterM2.817 km SW of Jal, New MexicoAfterM2.716 km SSW 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 MexicoAfterM2.720 km SW of Lovington, New MexicoAfterM3.849 km NW of Toyah, TexasAfter

Agency measurements

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

  • USGSM 2.4

    tx2026upmkhq

    Depth:
    6.37 km
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 19, 2026, 07:28 PM UTC

Technical Details

Depth6.37 km
Significance89
Latitude31.9810
Longitude-103.3010
Event IDtx2026upmkhq
Magnitude2.4
Updated:Oct 19, 2026, 19:28:08 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, 19:28 UTC.

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