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M2.0 Earthquake 10 km S of Midland, Texas — August 6, 2026

2026-08-06 17:37:49 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 10:37 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time17:37 UTC≈ 10:37 AM UTC-7
Depth9.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.906°, -102.058°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.91°, -102.06°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
9.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.9060°N
-102.0580°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026pjrqns
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
47
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-06 19:54:16 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026pjrqns). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 6, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 10 km S of Midland, Texas — August 6, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026pjrqns/