2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 19 km NE of El Indio, Texas — October 17, 2026

2026-10-17 07:51:56 UTC (6 days ago) · approx. 12:51 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time07:51 UTC≈ 12:51 AM UTC-7
Depth7.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.629°, -100.162°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.63°, -100.16°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
7.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.6290°N
-100.1620°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026ulcnbn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
77.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-23 15:06:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026ulcnbn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 17, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 19 km NE of El Indio, Texas — October 17, 2026. Retrieved October 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026ulcnbn/