2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — December 30, 2023

2023-12-30 21:53:49 UTC (2023-12-30) · approx. 2:53 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:53 UTC≈ 2:53 PM UTC-7
Depth7.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.619°, -103.988°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.62°, -103.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6190°N
-103.9880°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023zowz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
53.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-06 18:43:16 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023zowz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 30, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 38 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — December 30, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023zowz/