Earthquake 12 km NNW of Midland, Texas (2.7 ml) (2025-08-01 11:16:16 UTC)

1754046976

32.1010, -102.1280

8.33 KM

A 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 12 km NNW of Midland, Texas, at 2025-08-01 11:16:16 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 12 km NNW of Midland, Texas

Recommendation
Light Earthquake

Action

Light shaking may be felt indoors.

Suggestion

Stay where you are; it's usually not necessary to take any drastic action. Keep an eye on your surroundings in case of further tremors.

Earthquake 12 km NNW of Midland, Texas (2.7 ml) (2025-08-01 11:16:16 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

2.7

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_tx2025paajiq

Nearest Places

China Grove Windmill / 1.77 km
Big Lake Windmill / 2.53 km
North Windmill / 2.59 km
West Windmill / 2.6 km
Cowden Ranch / 3.86 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.2

42 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska
Time: 1754096259
Depth: 76.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.6

OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE
Time: 1754096051
Depth: 24.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.7

2 km E of Winchester, CA
Time: 1754095777
Depth: 11.83 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.4

49 km SW of Karluk, Alaska
Time: 1754095686
Depth: 28.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.9

STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR
Time: 1754095238
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.4

10 km W of Forsan, Texas
Time: 1754088618
Depth: 2.13 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.4

WESTERN TEXAS
Time: 1754088618
Depth: 2.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.0

4 km WNW of Midland, Texas
Time: 1754084239
Depth: 2.89 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.2

WESTERN TEXAS
Time: 1754083908
Depth: 3.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.2

10 km W of Forsan, Texas
Time: 1754083908
Depth: 3.29 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)