2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 37 km NW of Mentone, Texas — September 27, 2022

2022-09-27 21:22:30 UTC (2022-09-27) · approx. 2:22 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:22 UTC≈ 2:22 PM UTC-7
Depth7.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.903°, -103.920°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.90°, -103.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
7.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.9031°N
-103.9202°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2022szcq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
51.0°
Min Station Distance
0.102°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2022-12-03 22:02:31 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2022szcq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, September 27, 2022). M2.8 Earthquake 37 km NW of Mentone, Texas — September 27, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2022szcq/