2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 50 km W of Mentone, Texas — October 20, 2024

2024-10-20 17:50:02 UTC (2024-10-20) · approx. 10:50 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time17:50 UTC≈ 10:50 AM UTC-7
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.703°, -104.135°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.70°, -104.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7030°N
-104.1350°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024uqrs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
56.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2024-12-26 23:04:25 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024uqrs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 20, 2024). M2.7 Earthquake 50 km W of Mentone, Texas — October 20, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024uqrs/