2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 40 km NW of Toyah, Texas — September 6, 2026

2026-09-06 11:24:04 UTC (2026-09-06) · approx. 4:24 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time11:24 UTC≈ 4:24 AM UTC-7
Depth8.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.542°, -104.128°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.54°, -104.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
8.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.5420°N
-104.1280°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026roctny
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
71.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-09 11:42:43 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026roctny). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 6, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 40 km NW of Toyah, Texas — September 6, 2026. Retrieved October 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026roctny/