2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 5 km NNW of Barstow, Texas — April 30, 2024

2024-04-30 18:40:16 UTC (2024-04-30) · approx. 11:40 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time18:40 UTC≈ 11:40 AM UTC-7
Depth8.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.502°, -103.422°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.50°, -103.42°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
8.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.5020°N
-103.4220°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024imri
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
76.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2024-07-15 03:58:43 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: tx2024imri). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 30, 2024). M2.6 Earthquake 5 km NNW of Barstow, Texas — April 30, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024imri/