2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 39 km W of Mentone, Texas — September 5, 2021

2021-09-05 21:38:46 UTC (2021-09-05) · approx. 2:38 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time21:38 UTC≈ 2:38 PM UTC-7
Depth7.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.707°, -104.019°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.71°, -104.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
7.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7070°N
-104.0185°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2021rkyc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
117.0°
Min Station Distance
0.027°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2021-09-08 19:55:02 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2021rkyc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, September 5, 2021). M2.2 Earthquake 39 km W of Mentone, Texas — September 5, 2021. Retrieved September 8, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2021rkyc/