2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 40 km W of Mentone, Texas — November 14, 2023

2023-11-14 19:48:38 UTC (2023-11-14) · approx. 12:48 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml(texnet))
Time19:48 UTC≈ 12:48 PM UTC-7
Depth4.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.651°, -104.019°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.65°, -104.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml(texnet)
Depth
4.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6510°N
-104.0190°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023wirs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
48.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-11-15 14:17:51 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023wirs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 14, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 40 km W of Mentone, Texas — November 14, 2023. Retrieved November 15, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023wirs/