Earthquake 27 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:02:30 GMT
Time2 hours ago
Location
30.8870, -103.4760
Depth
3.6 KM
Event Summary
A 1.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 27 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas, at Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:02:30 GMT. Depth: 3.5625km. 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 | 4 km | 2 hours ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDusgs_tx2026dlautt
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- Hayter Ranch2.6 km
- West Windmill3.2 km
- Graef Ranch4.4 km
- House Well5.6 km
- Beard Spring5.9 km
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