Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 7.9 km
- Source
- USGS
New Mexico · Lea County
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M2.6 Earthquake near Lea County, New Mexico (United States)
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About this earthquake
On October 26, 2026 at 19:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 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 USGS. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
940a70b5dc9b67036b1c5d89e73e497dce3d2208
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-10-26 19:38:05 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.07300,
-103.72000
Temperature
19.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 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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