2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 18 km S of Nixon, Texas — August 12, 2024

2024-08-12 18:49:24 UTC (2024-08-12) · approx. 11:49 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:49 UTC≈ 11:49 AM UTC-7
Depth7.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.102°, -97.748°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.10°, -97.75°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.1020°N
-97.7480°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024purz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
53.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:16:02 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024purz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 12, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 18 km S of Nixon, Texas — August 12, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024purz/