2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 10 km SE of Barstow, Texas — May 7, 2026

2026-05-07 17:47:26 UTC (14 hours ago) · approx. 10:47 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time17:47 UTC≈ 10:47 AM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.395°, -103.318°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.39°, -103.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.3950°N
-103.3180°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026iyqwst
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
96
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
138.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-07 17:51:14 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026iyqwst). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 7, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 10 km SE of Barstow, Texas — May 7, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026iyqwst/