2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 29 km W of Fort Stockton, Texas — August 17, 2025

2025-08-17 21:46:18 UTC (2025-08-17) · approx. 2:46 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:46 UTC≈ 2:46 PM UTC-7
Depth3.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates30.917°, -103.191°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 30.92°, -103.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
3.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
30.9170°N
-103.1910°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025qeewgh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
79.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-18 09:49:31 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025qeewgh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 17, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 29 km W of Fort Stockton, Texas — August 17, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025qeewgh/