2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 36 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — November 16, 2022

2022-11-16 21:46:03 UTC (2022-11-16) · approx. 2:46 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:46 UTC≈ 2:46 PM UTC-7
Depth8.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.609°, -103.964°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.61°, -103.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
8.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6088°N
-103.9637°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2022wmmo
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
47.0°
Min Station Distance
0.042°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-01-28 19:58:03 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2022wmmo). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, November 16, 2022). M2.6 Earthquake 36 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — November 16, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2022wmmo/