2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 2 km S of Falls City, Texas — February 17, 2024

2024-02-17 21:08:27 UTC (2024-02-17) · approx. 2:08 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time21:08 UTC≈ 2:08 PM UTC-7
Depth7.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.959°, -98.021°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.96°, -98.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
7.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.9590°N
-98.0210°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024djmm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
73.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:12:31 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024djmm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 17, 2024). M2.0 Earthquake 2 km S of Falls City, Texas — February 17, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024djmm/