M2.70 Earthquake – 21 km NNW of Midland, Texas
5 October 2026, 12:27 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 2.70 earthquake struck 21 km NNW of Midland, Texas on 5 October 2026, 12:27 UTC, at a depth of 9.5 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.
- Magnitude
- 2.70 (ml)
- Location
- 21 km NNW of Midland, Texas
- Date & time
- 5 October 2026, 12:27 UTC
- Coordinates
- 32.1760, -102.1730
- Depth
- 9.45 km
- Felt reports
- 1 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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