A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded near 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on Aug 25, 2026, 9:17:06 AM (2026-08-25T09:17:06.536Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 7.2 km with coordinates 31.6900, -104.3080.
Minor — may be felt nearby, no damage expected. This was a magnitude 2.6 earthquake — classed as minor. Magnitude 2.5–3.9 earthquakes are often felt close to the epicentre as a brief jolt or rumble, but very rarely cause damage.
At 7.2 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 753 km ESE of Phoenix, United States.
The epicentre was located at 31.6900 latitude and -104.3080 longitude near 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. The earthquake was shallow at 7.2 km depth.
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