2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 17 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — January 18, 2024

2024-01-18 19:09:09 UTC (2024-01-18) · approx. 12:09 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:09 UTC≈ 12:09 PM UTC-7
Depth8.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.755°, -100.640°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.76°, -100.64°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
8.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.7550°N
-100.6400°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024bgnn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
80.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2024-03-29 17:37:53 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024bgnn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 18, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 17 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — January 18, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024bgnn/