2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas — October 20, 2026

2026-10-20 19:45:39 UTC (18 hours ago) · approx. 12:45 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time19:45 UTC≈ 12:45 PM UTC-7
Depth8.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.271°, -101.933°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.27°, -101.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
8.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.2710°N
-101.9330°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026urnfwh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
52
Azimuthal Gap
32.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-20 22:11:25 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026urnfwh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 20, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas — October 20, 2026. Retrieved October 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026urnfwh/