2.4
M2.4 Earthquake 15 km NE of Jal, New Mexico — October 28, 2024
2024-10-28 23:41:31 UTC (2024-10-28) · approx. 4:41 PM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time23:41 UTC≈ 4:41 PM UTC-7
Depth4.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.227°, -103.095°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
4.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.2270°N
-103.0950°E
-103.0950°E
Technical Information
Event ID
tx2024vftl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
82.0°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-07 14:00:32 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.4 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024vftl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 28, 2024). M2.4 Earthquake 15 km NE of Jal, New Mexico — October 28, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024vftl/