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M2.0 Earthquake 20 km W of Hilltop, Texas — April 17, 2022

2022-04-17 22:34:34 UTC (2022-04-17) · approx. 3:34 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time22:34 UTC≈ 3:34 PM UTC-7
Depth8.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.706°, -99.384°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.71°, -99.38°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
8.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.7060°N
-99.3840°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2022hnka
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
74.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-07 14:38:29 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2022hnka). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, April 17, 2022). M2.0 Earthquake 20 km W of Hilltop, Texas — April 17, 2022. Retrieved November 7, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2022hnka/