2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 36 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — August 18, 2024

2024-08-18 22:28:33 UTC (2024-08-18) · approx. 3:28 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time22:28 UTC≈ 3:28 PM UTC-7
Depth6.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.617°, -103.965°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.62°, -103.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
6.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6170°N
-103.9650°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024qfyg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2024-08-19 15:25:00 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024qfyg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 18, 2024). M2.3 Earthquake 36 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — August 18, 2024. Retrieved August 19, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024qfyg/