2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 19 km S of Nixon, Texas — October 18, 2026

2026-10-18 19:12:55 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 12:12 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:12 UTC≈ 12:12 PM UTC-7
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.094°, -97.768°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.09°, -97.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.0940°N
-97.7680°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026unuutp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
62.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-18 19:34:50 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026unuutp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 18, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 19 km S of Nixon, Texas — October 18, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026unuutp/