2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 31 km SSE of Midland, Texas — December 12, 2024

2024-12-12 23:53:13 UTC (2024-12-12) · approx. 4:53 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time23:53 UTC≈ 4:53 PM UTC-7
Depth9.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.741°, -101.947°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.74°, -101.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
9.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7410°N
-101.9470°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024yjzj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
59.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-02-18 20:02:57 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024yjzj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 12, 2024). M2.3 Earthquake 31 km SSE of Midland, Texas — December 12, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024yjzj/