2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 42 km NW of Toyah, Texas — May 9, 2026

2026-05-09 22:51:12 UTC (2026-05-09) · approx. 3:51 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time22:51 UTC≈ 3:51 PM UTC-7
Depth6.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.571°, -104.132°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.57°, -104.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
6.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.5710°N
-104.1320°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026jcskbm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
44
Azimuthal Gap
66.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-11 08:09:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026jcskbm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 9, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 42 km NW of Toyah, Texas — May 9, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026jcskbm/