2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 50 km W of Mentone, Texas — December 23, 2023

2023-12-23 19:07:18 UTC (2023-12-23) · approx. 12:07 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time19:07 UTC≈ 12:07 PM UTC-7
Depth6.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.700°, -104.134°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.70°, -104.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
6.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7000°N
-104.1340°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023zbwy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
40
Azimuthal Gap
42.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2024-02-27 22:57:05 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023zbwy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 23, 2023). M2.6 Earthquake 50 km W of Mentone, Texas — December 23, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023zbwy/