M2.7 earthquake — 11 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 11 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico on Jul 23, 2026 at 14:01 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 5 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 5.3 km |
| Coordinates | 32.016, -103.239 |
| Time | Jul 23, 14:01 UTC |
| Location | 11 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico |
| USGS event ID | tx2026ojshuv |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 8 km | Jul 25, 17:01 UTC | 18 km SW of Jal, New Mexico |
| M3.5 | 56 km | Jul 27, 23:23 UTC | 16 km SSW of Goldsmith, Texas |
| M2.7 | 93 km | Jul 24, 10:09 UTC | 18 km NW of Toyah, Texas |
| M2.8 | 100 km | Jul 25, 09:53 UTC | 55 km NW of Toyah, Texas |
| M2.6 | 102 km | Jul 25, 11:39 UTC | 40 km WNW of Toyah, Texas |
| M2.5 | 113 km | Jul 28, 19:48 UTC | 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.