2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 13 km S of Claude, Texas — July 26, 2026

2026-07-26 17:26:36 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 10:26 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time17:26 UTC≈ 10:26 AM UTC-7
Depth6.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates34.996°, -101.386°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.00°, -101.39°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
6.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
34.9960°N
-101.3860°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026opmhex
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
72.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-26 17:48:56 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026opmhex). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 26, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 13 km S of Claude, Texas — July 26, 2026. Retrieved July 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026opmhex/