2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 42 km NW of Toyah, Texas — November 12, 2021

2021-11-12 17:25:54 UTC (2021-11-12) · approx. 10:25 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time17:25 UTC≈ 10:25 AM UTC-7
Depth7.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.554°, -104.149°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.55°, -104.15°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
7.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.5541°N
-104.1492°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2021wevz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
55.0°
Min Station Distance
0.083°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2022-01-22 20:51:47 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2021wevz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, November 12, 2021). M2.7 Earthquake 42 km NW of Toyah, Texas — November 12, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2021wevz/