2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 6 km SE of Gardendale, Texas — May 15, 2021

2021-05-15 20:19:40 UTC (2021-05-15) · approx. 1:19 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time20:19 UTC≈ 1:19 PM UTC-7
Depth8.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.975°, -102.331°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.97°, -102.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
8.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.9748°N
-102.3315°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2021jmjq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
53.0°
Min Station Distance
0.021°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2021-05-17 20:51:42 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2021jmjq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, May 15, 2021). M2.2 Earthquake 6 km SE of Gardendale, Texas — May 15, 2021. Retrieved May 17, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2021jmjq/