2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 44 km NW of Toyah, Texas — October 16, 2021

2021-10-16 21:55:59 UTC (2021-10-16) · approx. 2:55 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time21:55 UTC≈ 2:55 PM UTC-7
Depth8.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.614°, -104.104°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.61°, -104.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
8.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6138°N
-104.1041°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2021uhwh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
60.0°
Min Station Distance
0.082°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2021-10-20 20:17:50 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2021uhwh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, October 16, 2021). M2.2 Earthquake 44 km NW of Toyah, Texas — October 16, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2021uhwh/