2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas — October 29, 2024

2024-10-29 22:17:32 UTC (2024-10-29) · approx. 3:17 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:17 UTC≈ 3:17 PM UTC-7
Depth8.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.767°, -100.660°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.77°, -100.66°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
8.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.7670°N
-100.6600°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024vhmb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
79.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2024-10-30 12:47:54 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024vhmb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 29, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas — October 29, 2024. Retrieved October 30, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024vhmb/