2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 20 km NW of Westbrook, Texas — April 22, 2026

2026-04-22 19:35:31 UTC (2026-04-22) · approx. 12:35 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:35 UTC≈ 12:35 PM UTC-7
Depth8.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.474°, -101.175°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.47°, -101.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
8.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.4740°N
-101.1750°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026hxgojx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
49
Azimuthal Gap
73.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-23 08:01:46 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026hxgojx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 22, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 20 km NW of Westbrook, Texas — April 22, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026hxgojx/