2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 48 km W of Mentone, Texas — October 6, 2022

2022-10-06 20:29:35 UTC (2022-10-06) · approx. 1:29 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:29 UTC≈ 1:29 PM UTC-7
Depth7.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.735°, -104.108°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.73°, -104.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
7.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7347°N
-104.1075°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2022tpmk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
45
Azimuthal Gap
48.0°
Min Station Distance
0.042°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2022-12-10 22:53:37 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2022tpmk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, October 6, 2022). M2.9 Earthquake 48 km W of Mentone, Texas — October 6, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2022tpmk/