2.9
Earthquake Details: 19 km S of Nixon, Texas, United States
May 26, 2026, 13:22:53
- Depth
- 6.774 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Aug 5, 2026, 03:58 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred on May 26, 2026 at 13:22:53. Epicenter: 19 km S of Nixon, Texas, United States. Reported depth: 6.7744 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- May 26, 2026, 08:22:53 CDT
- UTC
- May 26, 2026, 13:22:53 UTC
6.774 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Agency measurements
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- USGSml 2.9
tx2026khewkn
- Depth:
- 6.77 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Aug 5, 2026, 03:58 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth6.774 km
Significance129
Latitude29.0930
Longitude-97.7740
Event IDtx2026khewkn
Magnitude2.9
Updated:Aug 5, 2026, 15:58:56 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 5, 2026, 15:58 UTC.
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