2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 45 km NW of Toyah, Texas — September 15, 2026

2026-09-15 16:27:44 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 9:27 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time16:27 UTC≈ 9:27 AM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.615°, -104.113°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.61°, -104.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6150°N
-104.1130°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026sfaiyw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
40
Azimuthal Gap
57.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-15 18:00:11 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: tx2026sfaiyw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 15, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 45 km NW of Toyah, Texas — September 15, 2026. Retrieved September 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026sfaiyw/