2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — December 30, 2023

2023-12-30 21:52:07 UTC (2023-12-30) · approx. 2:52 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:52 UTC≈ 2:52 PM UTC-7
Depth7.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.616°, -103.984°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.62°, -103.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
7.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6160°N
-103.9840°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023zowx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
45
Azimuthal Gap
40.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2024-03-02 21:39:34 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023zowx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 30, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 37 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — December 30, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023zowx/