3.7
Earthquake Details: 55 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico, United States
Oct 28, 2026, 21:27:20
- Depth
- 6.1 km
- Felt reports
- 2
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 29, 2026, 09:31 PM UTC
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake occurred on Oct 28, 2026 at 21:27:20. Epicenter: 55 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico, United States. Reported depth: 6.1 km.
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 28, 2026, 16:27:20 CDT
- UTC
- Oct 28, 2026, 21:27:20 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
Nearby earthquakes · 12
M2.310 km WSW of Stanton, TexasBeforeM2.658 km S of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM2.058 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 MexicoBeforeM2.160 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 3.7
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- Depth:
- 6.1 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 29, 2026, 09:31 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth6.1 km
Significance211
Latitude31.6930
Longitude-104.2370
Event IDtx2026vgingz
Magnitude3.7
Updated:Oct 29, 2026, 21:31:04 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 29, 2026, 21:31 UTC.
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- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
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