2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 53 km W of Mentone, Texas — January 7, 2024

2024-01-07 21:22:15 UTC (2024-01-07) · approx. 2:22 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:22 UTC≈ 2:22 PM UTC-7
Depth7.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.707°, -104.169°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.71°, -104.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
7.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7070°N
-104.1690°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024ampi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
53.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2024-03-09 21:40:03 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024ampi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 7, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 53 km W of Mentone, Texas — January 7, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024ampi/