2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 24 km SW of Garden City, Texas — September 8, 2026

2026-09-08 23:42:36 UTC (2026-09-08) · approx. 4:42 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time23:42 UTC≈ 4:42 PM UTC-7
Depth8.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.723°, -101.685°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.72°, -101.69°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
8.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7230°N
-101.6850°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026rssrsn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
66
Azimuthal Gap
61.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-06 20:48:23 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026rssrsn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 8, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 24 km SW of Garden City, Texas — September 8, 2026. Retrieved October 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026rssrsn/