2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 30 km NW of Toyah, Texas — May 18, 2026

2026-05-18 19:47:25 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 12:47 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time19:47 UTC≈ 12:47 PM UTC-7
Depth7.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.528°, -104.003°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.53°, -104.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
7.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.5280°N
-104.0030°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026jszvtt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
49
Azimuthal Gap
56.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 20:42:46 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026jszvtt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 18, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 30 km NW of Toyah, Texas — May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026jszvtt/