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M2.0 Earthquake 52 km NW of Toyah, Texas — May 18, 2026

2026-05-18 18:32:20 UTC (2026-05-18) · approx. 11:32 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time18:32 UTC≈ 11:32 AM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.629°, -104.203°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.63°, -104.20°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6290°N
-104.2030°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026jsxjbv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
49
Azimuthal Gap
60.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 19:50:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026jsxjbv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 18, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 52 km NW of Toyah, Texas — May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026jsxjbv/