2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 9 km SE of Big Spring, Texas — July 30, 2026

2026-07-30 17:04:43 UTC (2026-07-30) · approx. 10:04 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time17:04 UTC≈ 10:04 AM UTC-7
Depth7.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.195°, -101.399°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.20°, -101.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.1950°N
-101.3990°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026owulwd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
55
Azimuthal Gap
37.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-30 20:22:25 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026owulwd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 30, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 9 km SE of Big Spring, Texas — July 30, 2026. Retrieved July 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026owulwd/