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M2.0 Earthquake 16 km S of Nixon, Texas — May 6, 2022

2022-05-06 18:35:25 UTC (2022-05-06) · approx. 11:35 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time18:35 UTC≈ 11:35 AM UTC-7
Depth8.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.119°, -97.763°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.12°, -97.76°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
8.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.1190°N
-97.7630°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2022ivur
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
88.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:05:37 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2022ivur). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 6, 2022). M2.0 Earthquake 16 km S of Nixon, Texas — May 6, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2022ivur/