2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 45 km NW of Toyah, Texas — October 20, 2026

2026-10-20 09:44:42 UTC (2026-10-20) · approx. 2:44 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time09:44 UTC≈ 2:44 AM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.615°, -104.114°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.61°, -104.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6150°N
-104.1140°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026uqtkvl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
63
Azimuthal Gap
53.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-20 16:42:56 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026uqtkvl). 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 45 km NW of Toyah, Texas — October 20, 2026. Retrieved October 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026uqtkvl/