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M2.0 Earthquake 15 km WSW of Rotan, Texas — October 8, 2024

2024-10-08 16:57:58 UTC (2024-10-08) · approx. 9:57 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time16:57 UTC≈ 9:57 AM UTC-7
Depth5.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.777°, -100.608°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.78°, -100.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
5.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.7770°N
-100.6080°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024turz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
61.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2024-10-09 14:07:24 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024turz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 8, 2024). M2.0 Earthquake 15 km WSW of Rotan, Texas — October 8, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024turz/