2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 17 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — July 27, 2023

2023-07-27 18:48:28 UTC (2023-07-27) · approx. 11:48 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time18:48 UTC≈ 11:48 AM UTC-7
Depth8.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.764°, -100.647°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.76°, -100.65°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
8.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.7640°N
-100.6466°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023opqj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
84.0°
Min Station Distance
0.065°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-07-27 22:20:50 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023opqj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, July 27, 2023). M2.4 Earthquake 17 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023opqj/