Magnitude 5 earthquake strikes 38 km SSE of Spearman, Texas

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck 38 km SSE of Spearman, Texas, at 10:21:43 GMT on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The seismic event occurred at a shallow depth of 5.6885 km. Its coordinates were recorded as 35.902, -100.976.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is responsible for monitoring and reporting on earthquakes globally, using a network of seismograph stations to determine magnitude, location, and depth. A magnitude 5 earthquake is classified as a moderate event.