Earthquake 19 km WSW of Falls City, Texas (3.1 mb_lg) (2025-02-16 01:52:22 UTC)

1739670742

28.8942, -98.1926

5.00 KM

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck on 19 km WSW of Falls City, Texas, at 2025-02-16 01:52:22 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb_lg and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 19 km WSW of Falls City, Texas

Recommendation
Moderate Earthquake

Action

Noticeable shaking, items may rattle, but typically little to no damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On under a sturdy piece of furniture. Move away from windows or heavy objects that might fall. Outdoors: Move to an open area away from buildings, trees, and power lines.

Earthquake 19 km WSW of Falls City, Texas (3.1 mb_lg) (2025-02-16 01:52:22 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb_lg)

3.1

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pe1t

Nearest Places

Cat Creek / 4.4 km
Sulphur Creek / 5.44 km
Tordillo Hill / 5.67 km
Uranium Lake Dam / 6.12 km
Uranium Lake / 6.12 km

Comment

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Depth: 20.25 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

1.1

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Depth: 9.82 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.9

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Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.2

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Depth: 133.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.7

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Depth: 119.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

2.8

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Depth: 9.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

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Time: 1739736643
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

3.0

19 km WSW of Falls City, Texas
Time: 1739670742
Depth: 7.42 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

2.6

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Time: 1739539779
Depth: 7.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.3

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Time: 1738360141
Depth: 4.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)