2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — January 26, 2023

2023-01-26 18:52:25 UTC (2023-01-26) · approx. 11:52 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:52 UTC≈ 11:52 AM UTC-7
Depth7.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.612°, -103.977°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.61°, -103.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6121°N
-103.9770°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023bvcy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
62.0°
Min Station Distance
0.007°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-01-27 10:37:33 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023bvcy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 26, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — January 26, 2023. Retrieved January 27, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023bvcy/