2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 31 km NW of Toyah, Texas — March 3, 2026

2026-03-03 15:53:28 UTC (2026-03-03) · approx. 8:53 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time15:53 UTC≈ 8:53 AM UTC-7
Depth6.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.532°, -104.007°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.53°, -104.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.5320°N
-104.0070°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026ejexfy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
56.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-03 16:16:02 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026ejexfy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 3, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 31 km NW of Toyah, Texas — March 3, 2026. Retrieved March 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026ejexfy/