Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M3.1 earthquake 8 km NW of Stanton, Texas
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck 8 km NW of Stanton, Texas at Oct 17, 2026, 22:11 UTC, at a depth of 7 km. The epicentre was 28 km (17 mi) NE of Midland. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 3.1 ml |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 17, 2026, 22:11 UTC |
| Depth | 6.5 km |
| Coordinates | 32.172, -101.863 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 25 km SW of Ackerly, Texas | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 7 km | |
| 1.3 | 11 km W of Forsan, Texas | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 1.0 | 9 km WSW of Stanton, Texas | 8 km / 5 mi | depth 7 km | |
| 1.1 | 19 km NW of Stanton, Texas | 12 km / 7 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 1.2 | 36 km ENE of McKinney Acres, Texas | 38 km / 24 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 1.7 | 38 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas | 38 km / 23 mi | depth 8 km | |
| 2.1 | 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 1.9 | 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 2.5 | 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 1.7 | 5 km W of Stanton, Texas | 5 km / 3 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 1.2 | 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 1.2 | 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas | 13 km / 8 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 2.2 | 8 km NW of Stanton, Texas | 1 km / 0 mi | depth 6 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.