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M2.0 Earthquake 18 km NNE of Midland, Texas — September 8, 2026

2026-09-08 21:30:36 UTC (2026-09-08) · approx. 2:30 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time21:30 UTC≈ 2:30 PM UTC-7
Depth8.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.143°, -101.991°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.14°, -101.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
8.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.1430°N
-101.9910°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026rsoieh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
69
Azimuthal Gap
46.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-09 08:10:25 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026rsoieh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 8, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 18 km NNE of Midland, Texas — September 8, 2026. Retrieved September 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026rsoieh/