2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 18 km S of Nixon, Texas — May 6, 2022

2022-05-06 18:59:59 UTC (2022-05-06) · approx. 11:59 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time18:59 UTC≈ 11:59 AM UTC-7
Depth8.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.104°, -97.753°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.10°, -97.75°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
8.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.1040°N
-97.7530°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2022ivvm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
67.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:03:33 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2022ivvm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 6, 2022). M2.2 Earthquake 18 km S of Nixon, Texas — May 6, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2022ivvm/