2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 16 km ENE of Hilltop, Texas — April 23, 2024

2024-04-23 23:30:27 UTC (2024-04-23) · approx. 4:30 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:30 UTC≈ 4:30 PM UTC-7
Depth6.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.739°, -99.020°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.74°, -99.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.7390°N
-99.0200°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024iagj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
83.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:15:45 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024iagj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 23, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 16 km ENE of Hilltop, Texas — April 23, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024iagj/