2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 40 km W of Mentone, Texas — February 16, 2023

2023-02-16 19:02:44 UTC (2023-02-16) · approx. 12:02 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time19:02 UTC≈ 12:02 PM UTC-7
Depth6.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.646°, -104.022°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.65°, -104.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
6.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6462°N
-104.0216°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023dhmw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
32
Azimuthal Gap
30.0°
Min Station Distance
0.027°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-02-17 17:07:28 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023dhmw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, February 16, 2023). M2.4 Earthquake 40 km W of Mentone, Texas — February 16, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023dhmw/