2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 17 km W of Charlotte, Texas — September 26, 2026

2026-09-26 20:49:18 UTC (12 hours ago) · approx. 1:49 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:49 UTC≈ 1:49 PM UTC-7
Depth6.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.848°, -98.884°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.85°, -98.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
6.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8480°N
-98.8840°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026szoalq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
67.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-26 21:00:11 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026szoalq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 26, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 17 km W of Charlotte, Texas — September 26, 2026. Retrieved September 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026szoalq/