M2.5 earthquake — 18 km SW of Jal, New Mexico
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 18 km SW of Jal, New Mexico on Jul 25, 2026 at 17:01 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 7 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 | M2.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 6.9 km |
| Coordinates | 31.979, -103.313 |
| Time | Jul 25, 17:01 UTC |
| Location | 18 km SW of Jal, New Mexico |
| USGS event ID | tx2026onpsve |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 8 km | Jul 23, 14:01 UTC | 11 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico |
| M3.5 | 61 km | Jul 27, 23:23 UTC | 16 km SSW of Goldsmith, Texas |
| M2.7 | 85 km | Jul 24, 10:09 UTC | 18 km NW of Toyah, Texas |
| M2.8 | 92 km | Jul 25, 09:53 UTC | 55 km NW of Toyah, Texas |
| M2.6 | 94 km | Jul 25, 11:39 UTC | 40 km WNW of Toyah, Texas |
| M2.5 | 105 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.