2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas — May 15, 2026

2026-05-15 22:56:49 UTC (2026-05-15) · approx. 3:56 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:56 UTC≈ 3:56 PM UTC-7
Depth8.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.552°, -104.132°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.55°, -104.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
8.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.5520°N
-104.1320°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026jnsxva
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
44
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 22:13:06 UTC

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2.6
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2.5
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2.8
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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026jnsxva). 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 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas — May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026jnsxva/