2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 48 km W of Mentone, Texas — September 8, 2023

2023-09-08 21:07:28 UTC (2023-09-08) · approx. 2:07 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time21:07 UTC≈ 2:07 PM UTC-7
Depth7.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.731°, -104.105°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.73°, -104.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
7.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7315°N
-104.1053°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023rqjo
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
71.0°
Min Station Distance
0.040°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-12 16:22:28 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023rqjo). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, September 8, 2023). M2.2 Earthquake 48 km W of Mentone, Texas — September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023rqjo/