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M2.0 Earthquake 11 km ENE of Falls City, Texas — August 20, 2026

2026-08-20 19:33:11 UTC (2026-08-20) · approx. 12:33 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time19:33 UTC≈ 12:33 PM UTC-7
Depth8.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.016°, -97.907°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.02°, -97.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
8.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.0160°N
-97.9070°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026qjnqhh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
32
Azimuthal Gap
60.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-21 10:05:27 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026qjnqhh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 20, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 11 km ENE of Falls City, Texas — August 20, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026qjnqhh/