2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 20 km SW of Charlotte, Texas — August 14, 2025

2025-08-14 22:42:36 UTC (2025-08-14) · approx. 3:42 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:42 UTC≈ 3:42 PM UTC-7
Depth7.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.736°, -98.861°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.74°, -98.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.7360°N
-98.8610°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025pytofm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
64.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-15 12:15:00 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025pytofm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 14, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 20 km SW of Charlotte, Texas — August 14, 2025. Retrieved August 15, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025pytofm/