2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 23 km SW of Garden City, Texas — August 1, 2026

2026-08-01 10:16:13 UTC (2026-08-01) · approx. 3:16 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time10:16 UTC≈ 3:16 AM UTC-7
Depth8.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.729°, -101.678°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.73°, -101.68°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
8.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7290°N
-101.6780°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026ozyipl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
56
Azimuthal Gap
61.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-06 13:03:45 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026ozyipl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 1, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 23 km SW of Garden City, Texas — August 1, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026ozyipl/