Earthquake 20 km SE of Midland, Texas
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:36:10 GMT
Time2 hours ago
Location
31.8780, -101.9070
Depth
4.5 KM
Event Summary
A 1.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 20 km SE of Midland, Texas, at Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:36:10 GMT. Depth: 4.5026km. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml.
Magnitude
1.3
ml

Source
USGS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGSPrimary | 1.3 | 5 km | 2 hours ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDusgs_tx2026bcgzsm
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- Fortyfive Windmill1.7 km
- Winkleman Windmill1.8 km
- Stephenson Lake2.1 km
- Nineteen Windmill2.6 km
- Willis Ranch2.9 km
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