2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 12 km WNW of Tilden, Texas — May 27, 2021

2021-05-27 22:56:39 UTC (2021-05-27) · approx. 3:56 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time22:56 UTC≈ 3:56 PM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.519°, -98.660°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.52°, -98.66°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.5190°N
-98.6600°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2021kimw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
73.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 19:59:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2021kimw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, May 27, 2021). M2.2 Earthquake 12 km WNW of Tilden, Texas — May 27, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2021kimw/