2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 53 km NW of Toyah, Texas — August 15, 2024

2024-08-15 22:05:29 UTC (2024-08-15) · approx. 3:05 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:05 UTC≈ 3:05 PM UTC-7
Depth6.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.595°, -104.248°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.59°, -104.25°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.5950°N
-104.2480°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024qakx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
71.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2024-08-16 09:40:00 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024qakx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 15, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 53 km NW of Toyah, Texas — August 15, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024qakx/