2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 37 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas — September 24, 2026

2026-09-24 14:39:26 UTC (20 min ago) · approx. 7:39 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time14:39 UTC≈ 7:39 AM UTC-7
Depth3.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates30.831°, -103.394°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 30.83°, -103.39°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
3.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
30.8310°N
-103.3940°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026svkhwu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
77.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-24 14:55:36 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026svkhwu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 24, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 37 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas — September 24, 2026. Retrieved September 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026svkhwu/