M1.60 Earthquake – 12 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico

12 August 2026, 21:48 UTC · 2 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 1.60 earthquake struck 12 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico on 12 August 2026, 21:48 UTC, at a depth of 7.2 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
1.60 (ml)
Location
12 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico
Date & time
12 August 2026, 21:48 UTC
Coordinates
32.0060, -103.2480
Depth
7.18 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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