2.2
Earthquake details: 18 km S of Nixon, Texas, United States
Oct 18, 2026, 05:55:31
- Depth
- 8.362 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 19, 2026, 08:26 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred on Oct 18, 2026 at 05:55:31. Epicenter: 18 km S of Nixon, Texas, United States. Reported depth: 8.362 km.
Status: Reviewed
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 18, 2026, 00:55:31 CDT
- UTC
- Oct 18, 2026, 05:55:31 UTC
8.362 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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- USGSml 2.2
tx2026umujar
- Depth:
- 8.36 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 19, 2026, 08:26 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth8.362 km
Significance74
Latitude29.0990
Longitude-97.7850
Event IDtx2026umujar
Magnitude2.2
Updated:Oct 19, 2026, 20:26:28 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: Oct 19, 2026, 20:26 UTC.
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