Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M2.7 earthquake 8 km NE of Amarillo, Texas
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 8 km NE of Amarillo, Texas at Jan 12, 2026, 21:41 UTC, at a depth of 9 km. The epicentre was 8 km (5 mi) NE of Amarillo. 4 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 2.7 ml |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 12, 2026, 21:41 UTC |
| Depth | 8.6 km |
| Coordinates | 35.274, -101.763 |
| Felt reports | 4 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 13 km S of Claude, Texas | 46 km / 29 mi | depth 7 km | |
| 5.0 | 38 km SSE of Spearman, Texas | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.5 | 8 km NE of Amarillo, Texas | 1 km / 0 mi | depth 8 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.