2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 48 km W of Mentone, Texas — January 14, 2023

2023-01-14 20:25:39 UTC (2023-01-14) · approx. 1:25 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time20:25 UTC≈ 1:25 PM UTC-7
Depth7.7 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
2.7 ml
Depth
7.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7388°N
-104.1119°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023azhz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
34.0°
Min Station Distance
0.037°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-03-20 06:03:43 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023azhz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 14, 2023). M2.7 Earthquake 48 km W of Mentone, Texas — January 14, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023azhz/