2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 40 km W of Mentone, Texas — November 15, 2023

2023-11-15 18:53:34 UTC (2023-11-15) · approx. 11:53 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml(texnet))
Time18:53 UTC≈ 11:53 AM UTC-7
Depth7.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.650°, -104.025°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.65°, -104.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml(texnet)
Depth
7.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6500°N
-104.0250°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023wklk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
36.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-26 16:37:43 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: tx2023wklk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 15, 2023). M2.6 Earthquake 40 km W of Mentone, Texas — November 15, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023wklk/