2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 17 km SE of Ackerly, Texas — August 23, 2026

2026-08-23 23:06:54 UTC (2026-08-23) · approx. 4:06 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:06 UTC≈ 4:06 PM UTC-7
Depth6.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.400°, -101.607°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.40°, -101.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
6.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.4000°N
-101.6070°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026qphxaj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
55
Azimuthal Gap
69.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-11-03 16:09:09 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026qphxaj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 23, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 17 km SE of Ackerly, Texas — August 23, 2026. Retrieved November 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026qphxaj/