Earthquake 13 km SE of Balmorhea, Texas
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:20:53 GMT
Time1 hour ago
Location
30.9030, -103.6430
Depth
3.5 KM
Event Summary
A 1.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 13 km SE of Balmorhea, Texas, at Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:20:53 GMT. Depth: 3.4976km. 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 | 3 km | 1 hour ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDusgs_tx2026dlridr
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- North Elkins Tank1.3 km
- Elkins Hills1.9 km
- Gobble Hole2.6 km
- Elkins Draw4.1 km
- Box Canyon Windmill4.7 km
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