2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas — January 9, 2026

2026-01-09 21:49:43 UTC (2026-01-09) · approx. 2:49 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:49 UTC≈ 2:49 PM UTC-7
Depth7.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.141°, -101.082°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.14°, -101.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.1410°N
-101.0820°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026aqjfqw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
77.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-12 14:31:03 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026aqjfqw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 9, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas — January 9, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026aqjfqw/