2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 37 km SSE of Midland, Texas — August 15, 2026

2026-08-15 18:19:49 UTC (2026-08-15) · approx. 11:19 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time18:19 UTC≈ 11:19 AM UTC-7
Depth3.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.669°, -101.997°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.67°, -102.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
3.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6690°N
-101.9970°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026qagons
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
39
Azimuthal Gap
59.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-30 15:45:22 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026qagons). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 15, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 37 km SSE of Midland, Texas — August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026qagons/