2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 23 km S of Westbrook, Texas — January 2, 2026

2026-01-02 20:11:51 UTC (2026-01-02) · approx. 1:11 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time20:11 UTC≈ 1:11 PM UTC-7
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.145°, -101.054°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.15°, -101.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.1450°N
-101.0540°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026adjxef
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-05 08:39:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026adjxef). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 2, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 23 km S of Westbrook, Texas — January 2, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026adjxef/