2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 57 km NW of Toyah, Texas — August 31, 2026

2026-08-31 17:44:50 UTC (2026-08-31) · approx. 10:44 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time17:44 UTC≈ 10:44 AM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.661°, -104.245°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.66°, -104.25°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6610°N
-104.2450°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026rdpaod
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
48
Azimuthal Gap
65.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-31 20:29:25 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026rdpaod). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 31, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 57 km NW of Toyah, Texas — August 31, 2026. Retrieved August 31, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026rdpaod/