2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 10 km WSW of Falls City, Texas — July 17, 2021

2021-07-17 22:19:28 UTC (2021-07-17) · approx. 3:19 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time22:19 UTC≈ 3:19 PM UTC-7
Depth8.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.929°, -98.110°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.93°, -98.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
8.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.9290°N
-98.1100°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2021nxqh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
89.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 19:59:22 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2021nxqh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, July 17, 2021). M2.2 Earthquake 10 km WSW of Falls City, Texas — July 17, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2021nxqh/