2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 38 km W of Mentone, Texas — October 22, 2023

2023-10-22 23:25:12 UTC (2023-10-22) · approx. 4:25 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml(texnet))
Time23:25 UTC≈ 4:25 PM UTC-7
Depth5.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.716°, -104.004°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.72°, -104.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml(texnet)
Depth
5.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7160°N
-104.0040°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023usyg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
49.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-18 21:07:39 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023usyg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 22, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake 38 km W of Mentone, Texas — October 22, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023usyg/