Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M2.9 earthquake 20 km NNE of Fence Lake, New Mexico
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 20 km NNE of Fence Lake, New Mexico at Aug 20, 2026, 13:36 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 80 km (50 mi) S of Gallup.
Details
| Magnitude | 2.9 ml |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 20, 2026, 13:36 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 34.823, -108.585 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9 | 21 km NNE of Fence Lake, New Mexico | 2 km / 1 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 2.8 | 22 km SW of Pinehill, New Mexico | 3 km / 2 mi | depth 5 km | |
| 2.8 | 21 km NNE of Fence Lake, New Mexico | 2 km / 1 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 3.4 | 20 km SW of Pinehill, New Mexico | 5 km / 3 mi | depth 11 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.