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M2.0 Earthquake 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas — August 17, 2026

2026-08-17 18:17:30 UTC (2026-08-17) · approx. 11:17 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time18:17 UTC≈ 11:17 AM UTC-7
Depth7.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.141°, -101.094°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.14°, -101.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
7.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.1410°N
-101.0940°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026qdxykj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
80.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 20:23:54 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026qdxykj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 17, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas — August 17, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026qdxykj/