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USGSSeptember 17, 2026

M2.8 earthquake, 57 km NE of Van Horn, Texas

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 57 km NE of Van Horn, Texas at a depth of 1 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,096th 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.

M2.8

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
57 km NE of Van Horn, Texas
State
Texas
Magnitude
2.8 (local magnitude)
Depth
1.3 km
Time
2026-09-17 09:34:29 UTC
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
31.462, -104.485
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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