Earthquake report · M 2.9

M2.9 earthquake 87 km from Carlsbad, United States

USGS · updated Oct 18, 2026, 19:41 UTC

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 18, 2026, 3:30 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.

Reported location · 31.66°, -104.43° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.9
Depth (km): 7
Local time: Oct 18, 2026, 3:30 PM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-18 19:30
Coordinates: 31.660, -104.428

Updates

M 2.9 - 57 km S of Whites City, New MexicoOct 18, 2026, 19:41 UTC
M 2.9 - 57 km S of Whites City, New MexicoOct 18, 2026, 19:38 UTC

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