2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 15 km NE of Big Wells, Texas — September 17, 2022

2022-09-17 20:51:05 UTC (2022-09-17) · approx. 1:51 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:51 UTC≈ 1:51 PM UTC-7
Depth5.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.664°, -99.447°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.66°, -99.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
5.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.6640°N
-99.4470°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2022sguo
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
114.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-25 14:37:56 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2022sguo). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, September 17, 2022). M2.1 Earthquake 15 km NE of Big Wells, Texas — September 17, 2022. Retrieved September 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2022sguo/