2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas — July 31, 2021

2021-07-31 23:20:58 UTC (2021-07-31) · approx. 4:20 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:20 UTC≈ 4:20 PM UTC-7
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.608°, -104.258°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.61°, -104.26°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6080°N
-104.2585°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2021oxhj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
Min Station Distance
0.170°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2021-10-14 01:04:35 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2021oxhj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, July 31, 2021). M2.8 Earthquake 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas — July 31, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2021oxhj/