2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 13 km NNE of Amarillo, Texas — May 21, 2025

2025-05-21 22:16:24 UTC (2025-05-21) · approx. 3:16 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:16 UTC≈ 3:16 PM UTC-7
Depth6.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.327°, -101.749°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.33°, -101.75°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
6.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.3270°N
-101.7490°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025jxmx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
82.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-13 15:14:29 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025jxmx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 21, 2025). M2.6 Earthquake 13 km NNE of Amarillo, Texas — May 21, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025jxmx/