2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 12 km SW of Falls City, Texas — September 3, 2026

2026-09-03 18:48:31 UTC (23 hours ago) · approx. 11:48 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time18:48 UTC≈ 11:48 AM UTC-7
Depth8.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.893°, -98.093°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.89°, -98.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
8.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8930°N
-98.0930°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026rjeibs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
69.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-04 14:06:56 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

2.8
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3.6
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3 days ago · 8.6 km deep

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026rjeibs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 3, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 12 km SW of Falls City, Texas — September 3, 2026. Retrieved September 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026rjeibs/