2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas — April 17, 2022

2022-04-17 19:25:33 UTC (2022-04-17) · approx. 12:25 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time19:25 UTC≈ 12:25 PM UTC-7
Depth7.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.859°, -98.134°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.86°, -98.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
7.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8590°N
-98.1340°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2022hndv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
82.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:06:05 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: tx2022hndv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, April 17, 2022). M2.7 Earthquake 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas — April 17, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2022hndv/