2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 44 km NW of Toyah, Texas — May 27, 2026

2026-05-27 17:36:32 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 10:36 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time17:36 UTC≈ 10:36 AM UTC-7
Depth6.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.618°, -104.103°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.62°, -104.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
6.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6180°N
-104.1030°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026kjjayn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
77.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-27 19:02:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026kjjayn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 27, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 44 km NW of Toyah, Texas — May 27, 2026. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026kjjayn/