2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 25 km SW of Garden City, Texas — September 8, 2026

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

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time23:22 UTC≈ 4:22 PM UTC-7
Depth6.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.717°, -101.686°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.72°, -101.69°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
6.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7170°N
-101.6860°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026rsryft
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
44
Azimuthal Gap
50.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-16 01:25:34 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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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). M2.7 Earthquake 25 km SW of Garden City, Texas — September 8, 2026. Retrieved September 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026rsryft/