2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 11 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — May 16, 2021

2021-05-16 18:48:52 UTC (2021-05-16) · approx. 11:48 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time18:48 UTC≈ 11:48 AM UTC-7
Depth6.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.718°, -100.681°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.72°, -100.68°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
6.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.7182°N
-100.6809°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2021jocd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
96.0°
Min Station Distance
0.067°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2021-07-24 21:07:25 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2021jocd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, May 16, 2021). M2.6 Earthquake 11 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — May 16, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2021jocd/