2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 47 km W of Mentone, Texas — September 8, 2023

2023-09-08 19:57:31 UTC (2023-09-08) · approx. 12:57 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:57 UTC≈ 12:57 PM UTC-7
Depth6.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.734°, -104.101°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.73°, -104.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7343°N
-104.1011°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023rqhg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
Min Station Distance
0.037°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-12 16:12:05 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023rqhg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, September 8, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 47 km W of Mentone, Texas — September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023rqhg/