2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 2 km SE of Falls City, Texas — October 6, 2023

2023-10-06 22:18:18 UTC (2023-10-06) · approx. 3:18 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time22:18 UTC≈ 3:18 PM UTC-7
Depth7.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.964°, -97.997°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.96°, -98.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
7.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.9640°N
-97.9970°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023tpqa
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
67.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:03:32 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: tx2023tpqa). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 6, 2023). M2.2 Earthquake 2 km SE of Falls City, Texas — October 6, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023tpqa/