2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 48 km W of Mentone, Texas — March 5, 2024

2024-03-05 22:56:18 UTC (2024-03-05) · approx. 3:56 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:56 UTC≈ 3:56 PM UTC-7
Depth7.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.736°, -104.113°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.74°, -104.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
7.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7360°N
-104.1130°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024eorp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
39
Azimuthal Gap
52.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2024-05-15 17:35:05 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024eorp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 5, 2024). M2.6 Earthquake 48 km W of Mentone, Texas — March 5, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024eorp/