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M2.9 earthquake 21 km NNE of Fence Lake, New Mexico

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 21 km NNE of Fence Lake, New Mexico at Sep 9, 2026, 18:50 UTC, at a depth of 9 km. The epicentre was 78 km (48 mi) S of Gallup.

Details

Magnitude2.9 ml
TimeSep 9, 2026, 18:50 UTC
Depth9.0 km
Coordinates34.839, -108.595
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
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