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M2.7 Earthquake — 40 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico
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Magnitude 2.7 earthquake 40 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico at a depth of 7.8 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Measurements
| Magnitude | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 7.8 km |
| Coordinates | 32.0740, -103.6790 |
| Region | 40 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico |
| Tsunami Flag | 0 |
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Source updated 32 days ago (Sep 17, 2026 19:59 UTC) · we last heard from US Geological Survey 48 seconds ago
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What has changed
- Magnitude revised from M2.8 to M2.7 — Sep 17, 15:10 UTC by US Geological Survey
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General safety information
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