2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 47 km W of Mentone, Texas — September 9, 2023

2023-09-09 23:49:39 UTC (2023-09-09) · approx. 4:49 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time23:49 UTC≈ 4:49 PM UTC-7
Depth7.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.735°, -104.100°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.73°, -104.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
7.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7347°N
-104.1000°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023rskl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
33.0°
Min Station Distance
0.036°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-11-17 19:47:52 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023rskl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, September 9, 2023). M2.6 Earthquake 47 km W of Mentone, Texas — September 9, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023rskl/