2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 11 km E of Balmorhea, Texas — January 12, 2024

2024-01-12 17:26:43 UTC (2024-01-12) · approx. 10:26 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time17:26 UTC≈ 10:26 AM UTC-7
Depth1.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates30.985°, -103.626°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 30.98°, -103.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
1.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
30.9850°N
-103.6260°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024avlb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
79.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-17 22:39:48 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024avlb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 12, 2024). M2.3 Earthquake 11 km E of Balmorhea, Texas — January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024avlb/