2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 18 km NW of Big Spring, Texas — May 12, 2022

2022-05-12 18:05:04 UTC (2022-05-12) · approx. 11:05 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:05 UTC≈ 11:05 AM UTC-7
Depth2.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.369°, -101.614°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.37°, -101.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
2.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.3694°N
-101.6144°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2022jgss
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
61.0°
Min Station Distance
0.176°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2022-07-22 18:30:48 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2022jgss). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 12, 2022). M2.8 Earthquake 18 km NW of Big Spring, Texas — May 12, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2022jgss/