2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 16 km SSE of Smiley, Texas — May 26, 2026

2026-05-26 13:22:53 UTC (2026-05-26) · approx. 6:22 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(mb_lg)
Time13:22 UTC≈ 6:22 AM UTC-7
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.145°, -97.543°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.14°, -97.54°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 mb_lg
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.1448°N
-97.5428°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000t087
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
187.0°
Min Station Distance
0.226°
RMS Residual
0.71 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-12 16:52:56 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000t087). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 26, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 16 km SSE of Smiley, Texas — May 26, 2026. Retrieved June 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000t087/