2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 36 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — August 16, 2024

2024-08-16 21:21:46 UTC (2024-08-16) · approx. 2:21 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:21 UTC≈ 2:21 PM UTC-7
Depth7.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.611°, -103.963°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.61°, -103.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6110°N
-103.9630°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024qcez
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
46.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2024-08-19 17:40:51 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024qcez). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 16, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 36 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — August 16, 2024. Retrieved August 19, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024qcez/