2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 11 km WSW of Stanton, Texas — April 18, 2026

2026-04-18 22:14:50 UTC (2026-04-18) · approx. 3:14 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:14 UTC≈ 3:14 PM UTC-7
Depth8.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.105°, -101.909°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.10°, -101.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
8.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.1050°N
-101.9090°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026hqcvil
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
55
Azimuthal Gap
55.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-20 09:10:30 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026hqcvil). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 18, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 11 km WSW of Stanton, Texas — April 18, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026hqcvil/