2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 6 km WNW of Westbrook, Texas — May 6, 2026

2026-05-06 21:48:48 UTC (2026-05-06) · approx. 2:48 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time21:48 UTC≈ 2:48 PM UTC-7
Depth7.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.371°, -101.085°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.37°, -101.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
7.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.3710°N
-101.0850°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026ixddvq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
48
Azimuthal Gap
43.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-06 22:36:03 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026ixddvq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 6, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 6 km WNW of Westbrook, Texas — May 6, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026ixddvq/