2.2

M2.2 Earthquake near western Texas — May 12, 2022

2022-05-12 23:14:40 UTC (2022-05-12) · approx. 4:14 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time23:14 UTC≈ 4:14 PM UTC-7
Depth4.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.685°, -104.404°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.69°, -104.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
4.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6851°N
-104.4041°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2022jhcx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
56.0°
Min Station Distance
0.084°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2022-05-14 14:58:05 UTC

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Location

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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: tx2022jhcx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 12, 2022). M2.2 Earthquake near western Texas — May 12, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2022jhcx/