Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck at 10:19 UTC on August 22, 2026, roughly 10 km east-southeast of San Mateo, New Mexico, near the Mount Taylor volcanic field. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km.
Location: 35.313°N, 107.533°W Depth: 10.0 km USGS Event ID: us6000tms8
This area sits in the transition zone between the Colorado Plateau and the Rio Grande Rift. Local normal faults related to regional extension and the Mount Taylor volcanic field are the most likely source. No significant damage has been reported so far.

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Aug. 22, 2026