2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 35 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — December 16, 2024

2024-12-16 20:41:12 UTC (2024-12-16) · approx. 1:41 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:41 UTC≈ 1:41 PM UTC-7
Depth8.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.605°, -103.954°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.61°, -103.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
8.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6050°N
-103.9540°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024yrbf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
60.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-02-27 17:30:50 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024yrbf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 16, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 35 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — December 16, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024yrbf/