2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 27 km SW of Garden City, Texas — May 21, 2025

2025-05-21 15:17:50 UTC (2025-05-21) · approx. 8:17 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time15:17 UTC≈ 8:17 AM UTC-7
Depth9.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.707°, -101.704°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.71°, -101.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
9.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7070°N
-101.7040°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025jwzh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
60.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-13 15:14:29 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025jwzh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 21, 2025). M2.7 Earthquake 27 km SW of Garden City, Texas — May 21, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025jwzh/