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USGSSeptember 24, 2026

M2.7 earthquake, 31 km SW of Garden City, Texas

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 31 km SW of Garden City, Texas at a depth of 6 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,338th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.7

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
31 km SW of Garden City, Texas
State
Texas
Magnitude
2.7 (local magnitude)
Depth
6.2 km
Time
2026-09-24 17:23:29 UTC
Felt reports
1 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 2)
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
31.676, -101.727
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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