2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas — December 21, 2025

2025-12-21 22:14:30 UTC (2025-12-21) · approx. 3:14 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:14 UTC≈ 3:14 PM UTC-7
Depth8.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.143°, -101.075°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.14°, -101.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
8.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.1430°N
-101.0750°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025zbnhsj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
75.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-19 13:56:10 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025zbnhsj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 21, 2025). M2.6 Earthquake 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas — December 21, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025zbnhsj/