2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 50 km NW of Toyah, Texas — October 21, 2026

2026-10-21 13:10:41 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 6:10 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time13:10 UTC≈ 6:10 AM UTC-7
Depth6.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.657°, -104.142°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.66°, -104.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
6.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6570°N
-104.1420°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026usvyyw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
51
Azimuthal Gap
50.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-21 20:39:34 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026usvyyw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 21, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 50 km NW of Toyah, Texas — October 21, 2026. Retrieved October 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026usvyyw/