2.8
Earthquake Details: 17 km SW of Jal, New Mexico, United States
Oct 19, 2026, 18:11:05
- Depth
- 7.792 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 21, 2026, 05:18 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred on Oct 19, 2026 at 18:11:05. Epicenter: 17 km SW of Jal, New Mexico, United States. Reported depth: 7.7917 km.
Status: Reviewed
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 19, 2026, 13:11:05 CDT
- UTC
- Oct 19, 2026, 18:11:05 UTC
7.792 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Nearby major cities
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Agency measurements
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSml 2.8
tx2026upolzm
- Depth:
- 7.79 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 21, 2026, 05:18 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth7.792 km
Significance121
Latitude31.9840
Longitude-103.2990
Event IDtx2026upolzm
Magnitude2.8
Updated:Oct 21, 2026, 17:18:14 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 21, 2026, 17:18 UTC.
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