M2.80 Earthquake – 19 km S of Nixon, Texas

18 October 2026, 19:12 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 2.80 earthquake struck 19 km S of Nixon, Texas on 18 October 2026, 19:12 UTC, at a depth of 7 km. This was a minor earthquake that may be felt close to the epicentre.

Magnitude
2.80 (ml)
Location
19 km S of Nixon, Texas
Date & time
18 October 2026, 19:12 UTC
Coordinates
29.0940, -97.7680
Depth
6.99 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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