Earthquake report · M 2.8
M2.8 earthquake 87 km from Carlsbad, United States
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded on Oct 20, 2026, 11:05 PM (EDT) 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico at a depth of 7 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.
Details
- Source
- usgs
- Category
- earthquake
- Source status
- active
- Magnitude
- 2.8
- Depth (km)
- 7
- Local time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:05 PM (EDT)
- UTC time
- 2026-10-21 03:05
- Coordinates
- 31.666, -104.456
Updates
- M 2.8 - 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
- M 2.6 - 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Nearby cities
- Carlsbad · 87 km
- Horizon City · 166 km
- Hobbs · 169 km
- Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia · 174 km
- Socorro · 175 km
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