M2.6 earthquake — 8 km W of Socorro, New Mexico
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 8 km W of Socorro, New Mexico on Jul 27, 2026 at 11:36 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | 9.5 km |
| Coordinates | 34.062, -106.980 |
| Time | Jul 27, 11:36 UTC |
| Location | 8 km W of Socorro, New Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us7000t3n8 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 8 km | Jul 27, 16:21 UTC | 14 km WSW of Socorro, New Mexico |
| M3.4 | 93 km | Jul 25, 22:36 UTC | 20 km ENE of Pie Town, New Mexico |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.