2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 9 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas — January 9, 2025

2025-01-09 22:18:26 UTC (2025-01-09) · approx. 3:18 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:18 UTC≈ 3:18 PM UTC-7
Depth9.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.850°, -99.014°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.85°, -99.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
9.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8500°N
-99.0140°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025aqie
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
84.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:19:58 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025aqie). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 9, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 9 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas — January 9, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025aqie/