2.2
Earthquake Details: 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, United States
Oct 21, 2026, 03:48:05
- Depth
- 5.69 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 21, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred on Oct 21, 2026 at 03:48:05. Epicenter: 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, United States. Reported depth: 5.69 km.
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 20, 2026, 22:48:05 CDT
- UTC
- Oct 21, 2026, 03:48:05 UTC
5.69 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
M2.957 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 MexicoBeforeM2.817 km SW of Jal, New MexicoBeforeM2.716 km SSW of Jal, New MexicoBeforeM2.716 km SSW of Jal, New MexicoBeforeM2.917 km SSW of Jal, New MexicoBeforeM3.022 km SSW of Lovington, New MexicoBeforeM2.857 km S of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM2.720 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 2.2
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- Depth:
- 5.69 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 21, 2026, 08:08 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth5.69 km
Significance74
Latitude31.6640
Longitude-104.4210
Event IDtx2026usdilg
Magnitude2.2
Updated:Oct 21, 2026, 08:08:28 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, 08:08 UTC.
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