2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas — May 17, 2026

2026-05-17 21:47:49 UTC (2026-05-17) · approx. 2:47 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time21:47 UTC≈ 2:47 PM UTC-7
Depth7.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.549°, -104.138°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.55°, -104.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
7.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.5490°N
-104.1380°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026jricpy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 10:19:44 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026jricpy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 17, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 41 km NW of Toyah, Texas — May 17, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026jricpy/