2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 23 km W of Garden City, Texas — February 28, 2026

2026-02-28 23:01:31 UTC (2026-02-28) · approx. 4:01 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time23:01 UTC≈ 4:01 PM UTC-7
Depth8.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.896°, -101.729°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.90°, -101.73°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
8.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.8960°N
-101.7290°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026eefvyw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
76
Azimuthal Gap
53.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-02 09:49:46 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026eefvyw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 28, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 23 km W of Garden City, Texas — February 28, 2026. Retrieved March 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026eefvyw/