2.3
Earthquake Details: 16 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico, United States
Oct 30, 2026, 15:15:46
- Depth
- 6.36 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 30, 2026, 04:46 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred on Oct 30, 2026 at 15:15:46. Epicenter: 16 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico, United States. Reported depth: 6.36 km.
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 30, 2026, 10:15:46 CDT
- UTC
- Oct 30, 2026, 15:15:46 UTC
6.36 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
M2.211 km SW of Jal, New MexicoBeforeM1.958 km S of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM2.611 km SW of Jal, New MexicoBeforeM3.755 km SSE of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM2.160 km S of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM2.312 km SW of Jal, New MexicoBeforeM2.029 km NW of Goldsmith, TexasBeforeM2.019 km W of Coyanosa, TexasBeforeM2.512 km SW of Jal, New MexicoBeforeM2.157 km NW of Toyah, TexasBeforeM2.112 km SW of Jal, New MexicoBeforeM1.917 km SSW of Jal, New MexicoAfter
Agency measurements
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- USGSM 2.3
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- Depth:
- 6.36 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 30, 2026, 04:46 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth6.36 km
Significance81
Latitude31.9870
Longitude-103.2820
Event IDtx2026vjnqrx
Magnitude2.3
Updated:Oct 30, 2026, 16:46:36 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 30, 2026, 16:46 UTC.
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- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).