3 Apr 2026, 22:13 UTC · Apr 3, 6:13 PM ET

M3.5 earthquake 12 km SW of Jal, New Mexico

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck 12 km SW of Jal, New Mexico at Apr 3, 6:13 PM ET, 6 km deep, minor – felt by people near the epicenter. 3 people reported feeling it.

M3.2 48 km W of Mentone, TexasM3.2 41 km NW of Toyah, TexasM3.3 49 km NW of Toyah, TexasM3.3 50 km W of Mentone, TexasM3.3 12 km NNW of Kermit, TexasM3.4 54 km W of Mentone, TexasM3.4 26 km SW of Jal, New MexicoM3.5 12 km SW of Jal, New MexicoM3.5 16 km SSW of Goldsmith, TexasM3.6 10 km SW of Coyanosa, TexasM3.6 20 km SW of Eunice, New MexicoM3.6 49 km W of Mentone, TexasM3.7 22 km WNW of Mentone, Texas
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude3.5 ml
Time3 Apr 2026, 22:13 UTC
Location32.030°, -103.282° – 12 km SW of Jal, New Mexico
Depth6.0 km
Felt reports3
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Within 100 km

Other earthquakes nearby this year

Mag.WhereWhen (ET)DepthFelt
3.722 km WNW of Mentone, TexasMar 29, 9:27 PM
201 d ago
9 km2 reports
3.610 km SW of Coyanosa, TexasOct 7, 1:17 PM
9 d ago
3 km–
3.620 km SW of Eunice, New MexicoJun 15, 6:51 PM
123 d ago
1 km–
3.649 km W of Mentone, TexasFeb 17, 1:01 AM
242 d ago
6 km2 reports
3.516 km SSW of Goldsmith, TexasJul 27, 7:23 PM
81 d ago
10 km4 reports
3.454 km W of Mentone, TexasJan 25, 6:25 AM
264 d ago
6 km–
3.426 km SW of Jal, New MexicoDec 15, 3:37 PM
305 d ago
7 km–
3.349 km NW of Toyah, TexasSep 15, 4:48 AM
32 d ago
6 km–
3.350 km W of Mentone, TexasApr 18, 11:45 PM
181 d ago
7 km1 report
3.312 km NNW of Kermit, TexasDec 26, 8:00 PM
294 d ago
9 km–
3.248 km W of Mentone, TexasAug 31, 5:16 AM
46 d ago
8 km–
3.241 km NW of Toyah, TexasJul 13, 6:16 AM
95 d ago
9 km–
FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 12 km SW of Jal, New Mexico earthquake?

Magnitude 3.5 (ml), minor – felt by people near the epicenter. Depth 6 km.

Was it felt?

3 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 3.8.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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