2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 63 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico — September 21, 2024

2024-09-21 18:56:38 UTC (2024-09-21) · approx. 11:56 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:56 UTC≈ 11:56 AM UTC-7
Depth8.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.618°, -104.519°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.62°, -104.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
8.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6180°N
-104.5190°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024spuj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
71.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2024-11-23 23:26:38 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024spuj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 21, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 63 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico — September 21, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024spuj/