2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 16 km ESE of Pleasanton, Texas — August 31, 2021

2021-08-31 21:02:52 UTC (2021-08-31) · approx. 2:02 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time21:02 UTC≈ 2:02 PM UTC-7
Depth6.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.906°, -98.321°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.91°, -98.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
6.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.9060°N
-98.3210°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2021rbtk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
70.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:00:15 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2021rbtk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, August 31, 2021). M2.4 Earthquake 16 km ESE of Pleasanton, Texas — August 31, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2021rbtk/