Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M2.8 earthquake 21 km NNE of Fence Lake, New Mexico
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 21 km NNE of Fence Lake, New Mexico at Aug 29, 2026, 20:53 UTC, at a depth of 4 km. The epicentre was 78 km (49 mi) S of Gallup.
Details
| Magnitude | 2.8 ml |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 29, 2026, 20:53 UTC |
| Depth | 3.8 km |
| Coordinates | 34.834, -108.600 |
| 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 | 1 km / 0 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 2.8 | 22 km SW of Pinehill, New Mexico | 2 km / 1 mi | depth 5 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.