M2.6 earthquake — 19 km NNW of Jal, New Mexico
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 19 km NNW of Jal, New Mexico on Sep 12, 2026 at 00:22 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 8 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 | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 8.3 km |
| Coordinates | 32.266, -103.293 |
| Time | Sep 12, 00:22 UTC |
| Location | 19 km NNW of Jal, New Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us7000tgvj |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 29 km | Sep 7, 13:11 UTC | 12 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico |
| M2.6 | 113 km | Sep 9, 16:00 UTC | 19 km NNW of Whites City, New Mexico |
| M2.5 | 113 km | Sep 6, 11:24 UTC | 40 km NW of Toyah, Texas |
| M3.0 | 126 km | Sep 10, 00:15 UTC | 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico |
| M2.7 | 163 km | Sep 8, 23:22 UTC | 25 km SW of Garden City, Texas |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.