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USGSSeptember 19, 2026

M2.5 earthquake, 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico at a depth of 4 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,177th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.5

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
State
New Mexico
Magnitude
2.5 (local magnitude)
Depth
4.5 km
Time
2026-09-19 07:32:19 UTC
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
31.645, -104.445
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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