2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 14 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas — January 21, 2026

2026-01-21 22:52:32 UTC (2026-01-21) · approx. 3:52 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time22:52 UTC≈ 3:52 PM UTC-7
Depth8.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates30.938°, -103.603°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 30.94°, -103.60°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
8.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
30.9380°N
-103.6030°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026bmmaac
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
89.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-22 15:10:12 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026bmmaac). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 21, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 14 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas — January 21, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026bmmaac/