2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 48 km W of Mentone, Texas — December 5, 2022

2022-12-05 18:59:59 UTC (2022-12-05) · approx. 11:59 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:59 UTC≈ 11:59 AM UTC-7
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.739°, -104.112°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.74°, -104.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7389°N
-104.1120°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2022xuzq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
61.0°
Min Station Distance
0.037°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-18 17:32:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2022xuzq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, December 5, 2022). M2.1 Earthquake 48 km W of Mentone, Texas — December 5, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2022xuzq/