2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas — July 27, 2024

2024-07-27 21:12:08 UTC (2024-07-27) · approx. 2:12 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:12 UTC≈ 2:12 PM UTC-7
Depth7.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.781°, -100.695°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.78°, -100.69°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
7.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.7810°N
-100.6950°E
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024orqp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
90.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2024-10-08 21:49:13 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024orqp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, July 27, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas — July 27, 2024. Retrieved October 8, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024orqp/