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M2.2 Depth: 8.2 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Lea County, New Mexico (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 01:52:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2026 at 01:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Lea County, New Mexico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 01:52:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
New Mexico
City
Lea County
County
Lea County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
32.14470, -103.21540
Temperature
24.3°C

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