2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 19 km NW of Midland, Texas — August 6, 2025

2025-08-06 19:23:53 UTC (2025-08-06) · approx. 12:23 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time19:23 UTC≈ 12:23 PM UTC-7
Depth7.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.132°, -102.214°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.13°, -102.21°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
7.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.1320°N
-102.2140°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025pjvdyf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
38
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-10-25 13:40:29 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: tx2025pjvdyf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 6, 2025). M2.6 Earthquake 19 km NW of Midland, Texas — August 6, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025pjvdyf/