2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 7 km NNE of Amarillo, Texas — May 7, 2026

2026-05-07 22:04:22 UTC (2026-05-07) · approx. 3:04 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:04 UTC≈ 3:04 PM UTC-7
Depth3.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.287°, -101.803°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.29°, -101.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
3.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.2870°N
-101.8030°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026iyzkdw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
115.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-08 12:36:35 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026iyzkdw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 7, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 7 km NNE of Amarillo, Texas — May 7, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026iyzkdw/