2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 55 km NW of Toyah, Texas — August 21, 2026

2026-08-21 01:04:41 UTC (7 hours ago) · approx. 6:04 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time01:04 UTC≈ 6:04 PM UTC-7
Depth6.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.655°, -104.222°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.66°, -104.22°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
6.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6550°N
-104.2220°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026qjynzf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
64.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-21 01:30:36 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026qjynzf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 21, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 55 km NW of Toyah, Texas — August 21, 2026. Retrieved August 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026qjynzf/