2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas — January 7, 2026

2026-01-07 23:54:30 UTC (2026-01-07) · approx. 4:54 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time23:54 UTC≈ 4:54 PM UTC-7
Depth7.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.549°, -104.137°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.55°, -104.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
7.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.5490°N
-104.1370°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026amvvmj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-08 09:12:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026amvvmj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 7, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas — January 7, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026amvvmj/