2.9
Earthquake Details: 31 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico
Oct 4, 2026, 14:09:56
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred near 31 km SSE of Hope, New Mexico on Oct 4, 2026 at 14:09:56. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 5 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth5 km
Significance129
Latitude32.5442
Longitude-104.6295
Event IDus6000tzj9
Magnitude2.9
Updated:Oct 4, 2026, 15:47:54 UTC
External Resources
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 4, 2026, 08:09:56 MDT
- UTC
- Oct 4, 2026, 14:09:56 UTC
5 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 12
M3.157 km SSW of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM3.155 km SSW of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM2.658 km SSW of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM2.753 km NW of Toyah, TexasBeforeM2.721 km NNW of Midland, TexasAfterM2.720 km NNW of Midland, TexasAfterM3.610 km SW of Coyanosa, TexasAfterM3.59 km SSW of Coyanosa, TexasAfterM3.661 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM3.657 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM3.058 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM2.759 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfter
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