Minor Earthquake ● Closed

M2.7 Earthquake — 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico

Event time: Last updated: 2 days ago
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Magnitude 2.7 earthquake 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico at a depth of 7.8 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Measurements

MagnitudeM2.7
Depth7.8 km
Coordinates31.6471, -104.4812
Region59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Tsunami Flag0

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