2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 18 km S of Nixon, Texas — July 20, 2025

2025-07-20 22:38:01 UTC (2025-07-20) · approx. 3:38 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time22:38 UTC≈ 3:38 PM UTC-7
Depth8.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.102°, -97.756°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.10°, -97.76°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
8.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.1020°N
-97.7560°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025oewghl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
86.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-10-03 18:43:12 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025oewghl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 20, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 18 km S of Nixon, Texas — July 20, 2025. Retrieved October 3, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025oewghl/