M1.60 Earthquake – 27 km SE of Balmorhea, Texas

27 August 2026, 18:15 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 1.60 earthquake struck 27 km SE of Balmorhea, Texas on 27 August 2026, 18:15 UTC, at a depth of 0.9 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.

Magnitude
1.60 (ml)
Location
27 km SE of Balmorhea, Texas
Date & time
27 August 2026, 18:15 UTC
Coordinates
30.8180, -103.5270
Depth
0.92 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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