2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 53 km NW of Toyah, Texas — October 2, 2026

2026-10-02 09:43:16 UTC (10 hours ago) · approx. 2:43 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time09:43 UTC≈ 2:43 AM UTC-7
Depth5.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.635°, -104.215°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.64°, -104.22°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
5.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6350°N
-104.2150°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026tjshuj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
58
Azimuthal Gap
66.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-02 17:11:08 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026tjshuj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 2, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 53 km NW of Toyah, Texas — October 2, 2026. Retrieved October 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026tjshuj/