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M2.0 Earthquake 35 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas — March 16, 2026

2026-03-16 16:50:00 UTC (2026-03-16) · approx. 9:50 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time16:50 UTC≈ 9:50 AM UTC-7
Depth8.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.407°, -102.064°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.41°, -102.06°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
8.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.4070°N
-102.0640°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026fhdfid
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
75.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-16 19:23:11 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026fhdfid). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 16, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 35 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas — March 16, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026fhdfid/