2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas — August 8, 2026

2026-08-08 19:55:53 UTC (2026-08-08) · approx. 12:55 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:55 UTC≈ 12:55 PM UTC-7
Depth8.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.393°, -101.612°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.39°, -101.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
8.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.3930°N
-101.6120°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026pnnrbt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
87
Azimuthal Gap
39.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-10 11:12:36 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026pnnrbt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 8, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas — August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026pnnrbt/