2.0

Earthquake Details: 18 km SW of Jal, New Mexico, United States

Oct 21, 2026, 09:35:47

Depth
6.01 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 26, 2026, 09:32 PM UTC

A magnitude 2.0 earthquake occurred on Oct 21, 2026 at 09:35:47. Epicenter: 18 km SW of Jal, New Mexico, United States. Reported depth: 6.0101 km.

Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information

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Time & depth

Local time
Oct 21, 2026, 04:35:47 CDT
UTC
Oct 21, 2026, 09:35:47 UTC
6.01 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
90 km E
Carlsbad
100 km NW
Midland
116 km E
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Agency measurements

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

  • USGSml 2

    tx2026usowbc

    Depth:
    6.01 km
    Status:
    Reviewed
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 26, 2026, 09:32 PM UTC

Technical Details

Depth6.01 km
Significance62
Latitude31.9750
Longitude-103.3040
Event IDtx2026usowbc
Magnitude2.0
Updated:Oct 26, 2026, 21:32:49 UTC

Regional Seismicity

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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 26, 2026, 21:32 UTC.

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