2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 8 km NE of Amarillo, Texas — January 12, 2026

2026-01-12 21:49:05 UTC (2026-01-12) · approx. 2:49 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time21:49 UTC≈ 2:49 PM UTC-7
Depth8.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.274°, -101.765°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.27°, -101.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
8.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.2740°N
-101.7650°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026avwjtm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
95.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-07 15:42:37 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026avwjtm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 12, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 8 km NE of Amarillo, Texas — January 12, 2026. Retrieved August 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026avwjtm/