2.6

Earthquake Details: 51 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, United States

Oct 13, 2026, 23:54:43

Depth
8.98 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 14, 2026, 03:28 AM UTC

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred on Oct 13, 2026 at 23:54:43. Epicenter: 51 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, United States. Reported depth: 8.98 km.

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Time & depth

Local time
Oct 13, 2026, 18:54:43 CDT
UTC
Oct 13, 2026, 23:54:43 UTC
8.98 km · Shallow-focus

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

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Nearby major cities

Carlsbad
79 km N
Hobbs
155 km NE
Odessa
183 km E
Roswell
188 km N
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Agency measurements

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

  • USGSM 2.6

    us6000u268

    Depth:
    8.98 km
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 14, 2026, 03:28 AM UTC

Technical Details

Depth8.98 km
Significance104
Latitude31.7160
Longitude-104.2952
Event IDus6000u268
Magnitude2.6
Updated:Oct 14, 2026, 03:28:00 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 14, 2026, 03:28 UTC.

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