Earthquakes 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Right now
The most recent data we hold from USGS arrived 54 minutes ago, and this point is in it.
One other detection within 20 km in the last 24 hours, 14 km from here.
Reported by USGS today.
No stronger detection stands among the 61 recorded within 20 km of this point since 11 March 2026 — 60 others scored the same. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. 6 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
USGS reported: 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
USGS recorded magnitude 2.8 at a depth of 6 km.
This is the lowest magnitude we have recorded at this point, over 19 readings since 13 September 2026 — the previous range was 2.8 to 2.9.
Nearby, since 11 March 2026
- August 27, 2026 · score 0 · 0.9 km
- July 7, 2026 · score 0 · 1.0 km
- May 18, 2026 · score 0 · 1.2 km
How we know
One source: USGS. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 0 out of 100, at 64 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 0 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 64% |
| Coordinates | 31.6520, -104.4300 |
| Nearest City | Carlsbad (87 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-13T06:54:22.942Z |
| Source | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/tx2026sapxnl |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 2.8 |
| Depth | 6.1 |
| Tsunami | false |
| Sig | 121 |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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