2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 41 km W of Mentone, Texas — November 21, 2023

2023-11-21 17:27:04 UTC (2023-11-21) · approx. 10:27 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time17:27 UTC≈ 10:27 AM UTC-7
Depth7.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.649°, -104.033°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.65°, -104.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
7.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6490°N
-104.0330°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023wvhn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
67.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-09 15:39:20 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023wvhn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 21, 2023). M2.7 Earthquake 41 km W of Mentone, Texas — November 21, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023wvhn/