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M 2.5 earthquake — 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico

USGS reports a magnitude 2.5 earthquake located at 31.645, -104.445 (59 km south of Whites City, New Mexico) with a depth of 4.4814 km. Report timestamp: 2026-09-19T07:32:19.226Z.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
9/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
1/10
Urgency
3/10

Why it matters

A magnitude-2.5 event is minor and unlikely to cause damage or injuries, but it is relevant for local seismic monitoring and for scientists tracking regional seismicity. Residents near the epicenter may have felt weak shaking.

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