M1.70 Earthquake – 20 km NE of Balmorhea, Texas
8 September 2026, 21:16 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 1.70 earthquake struck 20 km NE of Balmorhea, Texas on 8 September 2026, 21:16 UTC, at a depth of 0.9 km. This was a micro earthquake rarely felt by people.
- Magnitude
- 1.70 (ml)
- Location
- 20 km NE of Balmorhea, Texas
- Date & time
- 8 September 2026, 21:16 UTC
- Coordinates
- 31.1180, -103.5940
- Depth
- 0.86 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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