2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 39 km W of Mentone, Texas — October 17, 2021

2021-10-17 16:58:41 UTC (2021-10-17) · approx. 9:58 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time16:58 UTC≈ 9:58 AM UTC-7
Depth7.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.714°, -104.020°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.71°, -104.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
7.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7139°N
-104.0202°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2021ujhz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
50.0°
Min Station Distance
0.020°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2021-12-25 22:58:43 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2021ujhz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, October 17, 2021). M2.9 Earthquake 39 km W of Mentone, Texas — October 17, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2021ujhz/