Earthquake report · M 3.6

M3.6 earthquake 83 km from Carlsbad, United States

USGS · updated Oct 28, 2026, 21:45 UTC

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded on Oct 28, 2026, 5:27 PM (EDT) 57 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico at a depth of 16 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 31.67°, -104.25° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 3.6
Depth (km): 16
Local time: Oct 28, 2026, 5:27 PM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-28 21:27
Coordinates: 31.672, -104.249

Updates

M 3.6 - 57 km SSE of Whites City, New MexicoOct 28, 2026, 21:45 UTC
M 3.6 - 57 km SSE of Whites City, New MexicoOct 28, 2026, 21:40 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 28, 2026, 21:46 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.