2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 36 km NW of Toyah, Texas — July 16, 2024

2024-07-16 17:06:27 UTC (2024-07-16) · approx. 10:06 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time17:06 UTC≈ 10:06 AM UTC-7
Depth7.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.572°, -104.026°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.57°, -104.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
7.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.5720°N
-104.0260°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024nxfy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
74.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2024-09-28 22:40:36 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024nxfy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, July 16, 2024). M2.7 Earthquake 36 km NW of Toyah, Texas — July 16, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024nxfy/