Earthquake report · M 2.9

M2.9 earthquake 77 km from West Odessa, United States

USGS · updated Oct 21, 2026, 14:56 UTC

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 20, 2026, 10:23 AM (EDT) 17 km SSW 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 · 31.98°, -103.30° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.9
Depth (km): 6
Local time: Oct 20, 2026, 10:23 AM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-20 14:23
Coordinates: 31.977, -103.295

Updates

M 2.9 - 17 km SSW of Jal, New MexicoOct 21, 2026, 14:56 UTC
M 2.8 - 17 km SSW of Jal, New MexicoOct 20, 2026, 17:13 UTC
M 2.8 - 17 km SSW of Jal, New MexicoOct 20, 2026, 14:44 UTC
M 3.0 - 17 km SSW of Jal, New MexicoOct 20, 2026, 14:44 UTC

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West Odessa · 77 km
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Saved source report · captured Oct 26, 2026, 16:09 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.