2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 3 km S of Falls City, Texas — February 17, 2024

2024-02-17 19:53:34 UTC (2024-02-17) · approx. 12:53 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:53 UTC≈ 12:53 PM UTC-7
Depth7.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.955°, -98.012°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.95°, -98.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.9550°N
-98.0120°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024djkb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
70.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:11:31 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024djkb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 17, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 3 km S of Falls City, Texas — February 17, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024djkb/