2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 17 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — December 29, 2023

2023-12-29 21:48:25 UTC (2023-12-29) · approx. 2:48 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:48 UTC≈ 2:48 PM UTC-7
Depth6.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.762°, -100.644°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.76°, -100.64°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
6.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.7620°N
-100.6440°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023znbh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
80.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2024-03-02 21:39:33 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023znbh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 29, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 17 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — December 29, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023znbh/