2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 18 km SSE of Barstow, Texas — January 8, 2026

2026-01-08 18:08:41 UTC (2026-01-08) · approx. 11:08 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time18:08 UTC≈ 11:08 AM UTC-7
Depth10.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.301°, -103.352°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.30°, -103.35°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
10.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.3010°N
-103.3520°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026aogeiq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
47.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-09 13:48:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026aogeiq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 8, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 18 km SSE of Barstow, Texas — January 8, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026aogeiq/