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M2.0 Earthquake 14 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas — April 7, 2026

2026-04-07 19:51:27 UTC (2026-04-07) · approx. 12:51 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time19:51 UTC≈ 12:51 PM UTC-7
Depth2.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates30.923°, -103.615°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 30.92°, -103.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
2.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
30.9230°N
-103.6150°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026gvtffq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
82.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-08 07:18:48 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026gvtffq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 7, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 14 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas — April 7, 2026. Retrieved April 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026gvtffq/