2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 12 km WNW of Yorktown, Texas — July 12, 2022

2022-07-12 20:39:34 UTC (2022-07-12) · approx. 1:39 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:39 UTC≈ 1:39 PM UTC-7
Depth6.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.040°, -97.609°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.04°, -97.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
6.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.0400°N
-97.6090°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2022nojm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
80.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:03:59 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2022nojm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, July 12, 2022). M2.8 Earthquake 12 km WNW of Yorktown, Texas — July 12, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2022nojm/