2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 17 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — April 18, 2025

2025-04-18 17:30:33 UTC (2025-04-18) · approx. 10:30 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time17:30 UTC≈ 10:30 AM UTC-7
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.755°, -100.642°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.76°, -100.64°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.7550°N
-100.6420°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025hovm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
52.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-04-21 17:30:07 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025hovm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, April 18, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 17 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — April 18, 2025. Retrieved April 21, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025hovm/