2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 5 km SSE of Midland, Texas — September 3, 2024

2024-09-03 19:42:52 UTC (2024-09-03) · approx. 12:42 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:42 UTC≈ 12:42 PM UTC-7
Depth9.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.953°, -102.055°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.95°, -102.06°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
9.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.9530°N
-102.0550°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024riyu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
32
Azimuthal Gap
47.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2024-09-03 20:18:41 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024riyu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 3, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 5 km SSE of Midland, Texas — September 3, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024riyu/