2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 25 km SW of Garden City, Texas — September 8, 2026

2026-09-08 23:22:45 UTC (23 min ago) · approx. 4:22 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time23:22 UTC≈ 4:22 PM UTC-7
Depth6.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.718°, -101.684°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.72°, -101.68°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
6.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7180°N
-101.6840°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026rsryft
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
50.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-08 23:37:05 UTC

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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: tx2026rsryft). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 8, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 25 km SW of Garden City, Texas — September 8, 2026. Retrieved September 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026rsryft/