2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 9 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas — November 19, 2024

2024-11-19 23:38:30 UTC (2024-11-19) · approx. 4:38 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time23:38 UTC≈ 4:38 PM UTC-7
Depth5.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.057°, -103.689°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.06°, -103.69°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
5.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.0570°N
-103.6890°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024wtyh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
63.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-01-30 17:00:30 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024wtyh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 19, 2024). M2.5 Earthquake 9 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas — November 19, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024wtyh/