2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 36 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — May 22, 2023

2023-05-22 23:01:06 UTC (2023-05-22) · approx. 4:01 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time23:01 UTC≈ 4:01 PM UTC-7
Depth8.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.612°, -103.973°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.61°, -103.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
8.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6125°N
-103.9729°E
Intensity (MMI)
4.4
moderate

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023jzjp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
64.0°
Min Station Distance
0.004°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-07-29 22:00:50 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023jzjp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 22, 2023). M2.6 Earthquake 36 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — May 22, 2023. Retrieved July 29, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023jzjp/