2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 17 km ESE of Pleasanton, Texas — August 28, 2021

2021-08-28 21:05:16 UTC (2021-08-28) · approx. 2:05 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:05 UTC≈ 2:05 PM UTC-7
Depth6.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.902°, -98.318°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.90°, -98.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.9020°N
-98.3180°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2021qwgz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
101.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:01:12 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2021qwgz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, August 28, 2021). M2.1 Earthquake 17 km ESE of Pleasanton, Texas — August 28, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2021qwgz/