2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 38 km NNW of Toyah, Texas — May 14, 2026

2026-05-14 14:48:07 UTC (5 days ago) · approx. 7:48 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time14:48 UTC≈ 7:48 AM UTC-7
Depth7.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.615°, -103.996°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.61°, -104.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6150°N
-103.9960°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026jlhajf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
56.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-14 15:23:15 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026jlhajf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 14, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 38 km NNW of Toyah, Texas — May 14, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026jlhajf/