Earthquake report · M 2.6

M2.6 earthquake 75 km from Hobbs, United States

USGS · updated Oct 28, 2026, 15:02 UTC

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded on Oct 28, 2026, 4:52 AM (EDT) 11 km SW of Jal, New Mexico at a depth of 6 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 32.04°, -103.27° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.6
Depth (km): 6
Local time: Oct 28, 2026, 4:52 AM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-28 08:52
Coordinates: 32.040, -103.274

Updates

M 2.6 - 11 km SW of Jal, New MexicoOct 28, 2026, 15:02 UTC

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