2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — February 28, 2023

2023-02-28 23:57:36 UTC (2023-02-28) · approx. 4:57 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:57 UTC≈ 4:57 PM UTC-7
Depth7.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.617°, -103.982°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.62°, -103.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
7.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6169°N
-103.9816°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023edup
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
38
Azimuthal Gap
54.0°
Min Station Distance
0.013°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-08 02:00:01 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023edup). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, February 28, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — February 28, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023edup/