M2.20 Earthquake – 14 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico

18 August 2026, 16:42 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 2.20 earthquake struck 14 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico on 18 August 2026, 16:42 UTC, at a depth of 1.7 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
2.20 (ml)
Location
14 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico
Date & time
18 August 2026, 16:42 UTC
Coordinates
31.9900, -103.2580
Depth
1.71 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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