2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 24 km NW of Westbrook, Texas — May 29, 2026

2026-05-29 12:49:50 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 5:49 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time12:49 UTC≈ 5:49 AM UTC-7
Depth6.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.508°, -101.195°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.51°, -101.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
6.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.5080°N
-101.1950°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026kmqxdn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-29 13:30:31 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026kmqxdn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 29, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 24 km NW of Westbrook, Texas — May 29, 2026. Retrieved May 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026kmqxdn/