2.7
Earthquake Details: 20 km NNW of Midland, Texas
Oct 5, 2026, 12:27:52
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred near 20 km NNW of Midland, Texas on Oct 5, 2026 at 12:27:52. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 4.43 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth4.43 km
Significance112
Latitude32.1726
Longitude-102.1472
Event IDus6000tznl
Magnitude2.7
Updated:Oct 5, 2026, 12:38:42 UTC
External Resources
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 5, 2026, 07:27:52 CDT
- UTC
- Oct 5, 2026, 12:27:52 UTC
4.43 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
Nearby event sequence · 10
M2.616 km ESE of Pearsall, TexasBeforeM2.558 km S of Whites City, New MexicoBeforeM2.931 km SSE of Hope, New MexicoBeforeM2.721 km NNW of Midland, TexasBeforeM2.612 km ESE of Pearsall, TexasAfterM3.610 km SW of Coyanosa, TexasAfterM3.59 km SSW of Coyanosa, TexasAfterM3.661 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM3.657 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfterM3.058 km S of Whites City, New MexicoAfter
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