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M2.0 Earthquake 9 km SSE of Fowlerton, Texas — January 21, 2026

2026-01-21 18:18:45 UTC (2026-01-21) · approx. 11:18 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time18:18 UTC≈ 11:18 AM UTC-7
Depth4.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.391°, -98.761°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.39°, -98.76°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
4.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.3910°N
-98.7610°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026bmcyml
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
87.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-22 15:32:31 UTC

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Location

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026bmcyml). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 21, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 9 km SSE of Fowlerton, Texas — January 21, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026bmcyml/