2.6

Earthquake Details: 11 km SW of Jal, New Mexico, United States

Oct 28, 2026, 08:52:56

Depth
6.1 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 28, 2026, 03:02 PM UTC

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred on Oct 28, 2026 at 08:52:56. Epicenter: 11 km SW of Jal, New Mexico, United States. Reported depth: 6.1 km.

Tsunami information

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Time & depth

Local time
Oct 28, 2026, 02:52:56 MDT
UTC
Oct 28, 2026, 08:52:56 UTC
6.1 km · Shallow-focus

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

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Nearby major cities

Hobbs
75 km N
Odessa
88 km E
Carlsbad
99 km NW
Midland
113 km E
Nearby earthquakes · 12
M2.658 km S of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM2.637 km ESE of Malaga, New MexicoBeforeM3.044 km SSW of Terlingua, TexasBeforeM2.559 km NW of Toyah, TexasBeforeM3.755 km SSE of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM2.312 km SW of Jal, New MexicoAfterM2.512 km SW of Jal, New MexicoAfterM2.316 km SSW of Jal, New MexicoAfterM2.436 km NNW of Toyah, TexasAfterM2.710 km WSW of Stanton, TexasAfterM2.814 km NW of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM2.755 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfter

Agency measurements

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

  • USGSM 2.6

    tx2026vfjmxf

    Depth:
    6.1 km
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 28, 2026, 03:02 PM UTC

Technical Details

Depth6.1 km
Significance104
Latitude32.0400
Longitude-103.2740
Event IDtx2026vfjmxf
Magnitude2.6
Updated:Oct 28, 2026, 15:02:29 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 28, 2026, 15:02 UTC.

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