2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas — January 18, 2024

2024-01-18 23:30:34 UTC (2024-01-18) · approx. 4:30 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:30 UTC≈ 4:30 PM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.676°, -104.183°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.68°, -104.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6760°N
-104.1830°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024bgwc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
64.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 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: tx2024bgwc). 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 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas — January 18, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024bgwc/