Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 7.5 km
- Source
- USGS
New Mexico · Lea County
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M2.0 Earthquake near Lea County, New Mexico (United States)
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About this earthquake
On September 14, 2026 at 14:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Lea County, New Mexico (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
63800a65480d1794a269939985306c6be811051c
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2026-09-14 14:43:44 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.07200,
-103.68400
Temperature
27.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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
14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 109 Catalogue entries
Of 108 other entries for this area and period, 97 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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