2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas — December 28, 2024

2024-12-28 19:46:42 UTC (2024-12-28) · approx. 12:46 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time19:46 UTC≈ 12:46 PM UTC-7
Depth7.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.764°, -100.662°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.76°, -100.66°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
7.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.7640°N
-100.6620°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024zmxg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
80.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-03-08 22:39:11 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024zmxg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 28, 2024). M2.6 Earthquake 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas — December 28, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024zmxg/