2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 12 km W of Stanton, Texas — August 16, 2025

2025-08-16 17:12:53 UTC (2025-08-16) · approx. 10:12 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time17:12 UTC≈ 10:12 AM UTC-7
Depth9.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.119°, -101.918°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.12°, -101.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
9.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.1190°N
-101.9180°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025qcabvv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
50
Azimuthal Gap
53.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-18 07:07:09 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025qcabvv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 16, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 12 km W of Stanton, Texas — August 16, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025qcabvv/