2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 54 km W of Mentone, Texas — January 7, 2024
2024-01-07 16:30:40 UTC (2024-01-07) · approx. 9:30 AM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time16:30 UTC≈ 9:30 AM UTC-7
Depth7.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.708°, -104.170°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
7.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7080°N
-104.1700°E
-104.1700°E
Technical Information
Event ID
tx2024amfs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
40
Azimuthal Gap
53.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2024-03-09 21:39:59 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024amfs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 7, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 54 km W of Mentone, Texas — January 7, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024amfs/