2.6
Earthquake Details: 16 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico, United States
Oct 21, 2026, 18:53:17
- Depth
- 6.01 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 21, 2026, 07:46 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred on Oct 21, 2026 at 18:53:17. Epicenter: 16 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico, United States. Reported depth: 6.01 km.
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 21, 2026, 13:53:17 CDT
- UTC
- Oct 21, 2026, 18:53:17 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
Nearby earthquakes · 12
M2.857 km S of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM2.557 km S of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM2.616 km SSW of Jal, New MexicoBeforeM2.720 km SW of Lovington, New MexicoBeforeM3.849 km NW of Toyah, TexasBeforeM2.550 km NW of Toyah, TexasBeforeM2.523 km SSW of Lovington, New MexicoAfterM2.417 km SW of Jal, New MexicoAfterM2.658 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM2.637 km ESE of Malaga, New MexicoAfterM3.044 km SSW of Terlingua, TexasAfterM2.559 km NW of Toyah, TexasAfter
Agency measurements
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- USGSM 2.6
tx2026uthiey
- Depth:
- 6.01 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 21, 2026, 07:46 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth6.01 km
Significance104
Latitude31.9880
Longitude-103.2820
Event IDtx2026uthiey
Magnitude2.6
Updated:Oct 21, 2026, 19:46:42 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, 19:46 UTC.
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