1.5
Earthquake Details: 49 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico, United States
Oct 28, 2026, 14:54:31
- Depth
- 7.63 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 28, 2026, 04:02 PM UTC
A magnitude 1.5 earthquake occurred on Oct 28, 2026 at 14:54:31. Epicenter: 49 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico, United States. Reported depth: 7.63 km.
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 28, 2026, 09:54:31 CDT
- UTC
- Oct 28, 2026, 14:54:31 UTC
7.63 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
M2.310 km WSW of Stanton, TexasBeforeM2.658 km S of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM2.637 km ESE of Malaga, New MexicoBeforeM3.044 km SSW of Terlingua, TexasBeforeM2.025 km SW of Garden City, TexasBeforeM2.559 km NW of Toyah, TexasBeforeM2.211 km SW of Jal, New MexicoBeforeM2.611 km SW of Jal, New MexicoBeforeM3.755 km SSE of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM2.160 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM2.312 km SW of Jal, New MexicoAfterM2.019 km W of Coyanosa, TexasAfter
Agency measurements
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- USGSM 1.5
tx2026vfvmvs
- Depth:
- 7.63 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 28, 2026, 04:02 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth7.63 km
Significance35
Latitude31.7390
Longitude-104.2600
Event IDtx2026vfvmvs
Magnitude1.5
Updated:Oct 28, 2026, 16:02:48 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, 16:02 UTC.
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