Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- USGS
New Mexico · Socorro County
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M2.6 Earthquake near Socorro County, New Mexico (United States)
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About this earthquake
On September 27, 2026 at 15:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Socorro County, New Mexico (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 130 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
598ae7c6474b81a1441c787bb1b553fb187be0c4
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-27 15:45:09 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.06590,
-106.71880
Temperature
20.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
New Mexico
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 117 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
541
Country (24h)
United States
130
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