2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 12 km W of Stanton, Texas — October 9, 2025

2025-10-09 22:58:41 UTC (2025-10-09) · approx. 3:58 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:58 UTC≈ 3:58 PM UTC-7
Depth8.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.119°, -101.925°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.12°, -101.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
8.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.1190°N
-101.9250°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025txotjc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
47
Azimuthal Gap
54.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-01 23:11:06 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025txotjc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 9, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 12 km W of Stanton, Texas — October 9, 2025. Retrieved January 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025txotjc/