Earthquake report · M 2.9
M2.9 earthquake 88 km from Carlsbad, United States
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 16, 2026, 5:15 PM (EDT) 58 km S of Whites City, 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.
Details
- Source
- usgs
- Category
- earthquake
- Source status
- active
- Magnitude
- 2.9
- Depth (km)
- 6
- Local time
- Oct 16, 2026, 5:15 PM (EDT)
- UTC time
- 2026-10-16 21:15
- Coordinates
- 31.646, -104.429
Updates
- M 2.9 - 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
- M 2.9 - 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
- M 2.9 - 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Nearby cities
- Carlsbad · 88 km
- Horizon City · 168 km
- Hobbs · 169 km
- Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia · 176 km
- Socorro · 177 km
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