Earthquake 18 km W of Balmorhea, Texas
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:58:39 GMT
Time16 hours ago
Location
30.9540, -103.9340
Depth
0.0 KM
Event Summary
A 1.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 18 km W of Balmorhea, Texas, at Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:58:39 GMT. Depth: 0km. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml.
Magnitude
1.6
ml
Source
USGS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGSPrimary | 1.6 | 0 km | 16 hours ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDusgs_tx2026djuwhc
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- Antelope Flat0.9 km
- Red Hills1.5 km
- Joe Kingston Well1.6 km
- Eagle Tank3.0 km
- Wildcat Windmill3.6 km
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