Earthquake report · M 2.5

M2.5 earthquake 23 km from Carlsbad, United States

USGS · updated Oct 17, 2026, 00:09 UTC

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded on Oct 16, 2026, 7:35 PM (EDT) 22 km W of Carlsbad, 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 · 32.38°, -104.47° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.5
Depth (km): 6
Local time: Oct 16, 2026, 7:35 PM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-16 23:35
Coordinates: 32.381, -104.469

Updates

M 2.5 - 22 km W of Carlsbad, New MexicoOct 17, 2026, 00:09 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 22, 2026, 03:03 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.