2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 32 km SW of Garden City, Texas — September 24, 2026

2026-09-24 20:57:01 UTC (46 min ago) · approx. 1:57 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:57 UTC≈ 1:57 PM UTC-7
Depth4.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.676°, -101.746°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.68°, -101.75°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
4.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6760°N
-101.7460°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026svwvaw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
59.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-24 21:08:10 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026svwvaw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 24, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 32 km SW of Garden City, Texas — September 24, 2026. Retrieved September 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026svwvaw/