2.1

Earthquake Details: 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas, United States

Oct 21, 2026, 06:02:38

Depth
8.62 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 21, 2026, 09:46 AM UTC

A magnitude 2.1 earthquake occurred on Oct 21, 2026 at 06:02:38. Epicenter: 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas, United States. Reported depth: 8.62 km.

Tsunami information

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Time & depth

Local time
Oct 21, 2026, 01:02:38 CDT
UTC
Oct 21, 2026, 06:02:38 UTC
8.62 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

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Nearby major cities

Midland
49 km S
Big Spring
58 km E
Odessa
72 km SW
Hobbs
105 km W
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Agency measurements

Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.

  • USGSM 2.1

    tx2026ushtsu

    Depth:
    8.62 km
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 21, 2026, 09:46 AM UTC

Technical Details

Depth8.62 km
Significance68
Latitude32.4340
Longitude-102.0570
Event IDtx2026ushtsu
Magnitude2.1
Updated:Oct 21, 2026, 09:46:11 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 21, 2026, 09:46 UTC.

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