2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 7 km SSE of Christine, Texas — May 15, 2026

2026-05-15 16:25:02 UTC (5 days ago) · approx. 9:25 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time16:25 UTC≈ 9:25 AM UTC-7
Depth7.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.725°, -98.472°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.73°, -98.47°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.7250°N
-98.4720°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026jnfyus
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
53.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-15 22:31:07 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026jnfyus). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 15, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 7 km SSE of Christine, Texas — May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026jnfyus/