2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas — February 16, 2024

2024-02-16 20:37:36 UTC (2024-02-16) · approx. 1:37 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time20:37 UTC≈ 1:37 PM UTC-7
Depth8.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.946°, -98.008°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.95°, -98.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
8.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.9460°N
-98.0080°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024dhqa
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:12:02 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024dhqa). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 16, 2024). M2.0 Earthquake 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas — February 16, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024dhqa/