2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 17 km NNE of Midland, Texas — September 8, 2026

2026-09-08 15:31:48 UTC (2026-09-08) · approx. 8:31 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time15:31 UTC≈ 8:31 AM UTC-7
Depth9.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.142°, -101.992°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.14°, -101.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
9.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.1420°N
-101.9920°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026rsckre
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
63
Azimuthal Gap
46.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-08 16:30:33 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026rsckre). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 8, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 17 km NNE of Midland, Texas — September 8, 2026. Retrieved September 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026rsckre/