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M2.6 earthquake 37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico at Oct 26, 2026, 19:38 UTC, at a depth of 8 km. The epicentre was 62 km (38 mi) SE of Carlsbad. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude2.6 ml
TimeOct 26, 2026, 19:38 UTC
Depth7.9 km
Coordinates32.073, -103.720
Felt reports1
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
2.658 km S of Whites City, New Mexico79 km / 49 midepth 6 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.