2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 31 km NW of Toyah, Texas — May 17, 2026

2026-05-17 16:31:11 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 9:31 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time16:31 UTC≈ 9:31 AM UTC-7
Depth7.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.532°, -104.005°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.53°, -104.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
7.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.5320°N
-104.0050°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026jqxpvj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
44
Azimuthal Gap
56.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 07:09:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026jqxpvj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 17, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 31 km NW of Toyah, Texas — May 17, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026jqxpvj/