2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 43 km NW of Toyah, Texas — October 15, 2026

2026-10-15 20:56:11 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 1:56 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time20:56 UTC≈ 1:56 PM UTC-7
Depth6.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.612°, -104.094°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.61°, -104.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
6.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6120°N
-104.0940°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026uikywj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
63.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-16 15:10:45 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026uikywj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 15, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 43 km NW of Toyah, Texas — October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026uikywj/