M2.9 earthquake — 47 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 47 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on Sep 13, 2026 at 00:58 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 | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 7.4 km |
| Coordinates | 31.752, -104.337 |
| Time | Sep 13, 00:58 UTC |
| Location | 47 km S of Whites City, New Mexico |
| USGS event ID | tx2026saectr |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.0 | 14 km | Sep 10, 00:15 UTC | 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico |
| M2.8 | 14 km | Sep 13, 06:54 UTC | 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico |
| M2.5 | 31 km | Sep 6, 11:24 UTC | 40 km NW of Toyah, Texas |
| M2.6 | 65 km | Sep 9, 16:00 UTC | 19 km NNW of Whites City, New Mexico |
| M2.7 | 107 km | Sep 7, 13:11 UTC | 12 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico |
| M2.6 | 114 km | Sep 12, 00:22 UTC | 19 km NNW of Jal, New Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.