2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 11 km NE of Hilltop, Texas — October 31, 2025

2025-10-31 18:36:59 UTC (2025-10-31) · approx. 11:36 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:36 UTC≈ 11:36 AM UTC-7
Depth8.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.768°, -99.095°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.77°, -99.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
8.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.7680°N
-99.0950°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025vlqbgf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
66.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-03 13:11:34 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025vlqbgf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 31, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 11 km NE of Hilltop, Texas — October 31, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025vlqbgf/