2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 19 km NE of Gardendale, Texas — August 29, 2026

2026-08-29 11:06:06 UTC (2026-08-29) · approx. 4:06 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time11:06 UTC≈ 4:06 AM UTC-7
Depth7.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.130°, -102.220°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.13°, -102.22°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
7.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.1300°N
-102.2200°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026qzkjfo
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
57
Azimuthal Gap
47.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-12 09:27:50 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026qzkjfo). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 29, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 19 km NE of Gardendale, Texas — August 29, 2026. Retrieved September 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026qzkjfo/