2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 18 km NW of Midland, Texas — August 7, 2025

2025-08-07 23:09:22 UTC (2025-08-07) · approx. 4:09 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:09 UTC≈ 4:09 PM UTC-7
Depth7.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.127°, -102.209°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.13°, -102.21°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.1270°N
-102.2090°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025plyjcy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
46
Azimuthal Gap
51.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-08 03:08:09 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025plyjcy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 7, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 18 km NW of Midland, Texas — August 7, 2025. Retrieved August 8, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025plyjcy/