Earthquake 50 km W of Mentone, Texas (1.6 ml) (2024-10-20 07:16:40 UTC)

1729408600

31.7070, -104.1310

6.77 KM

A 1.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 50 km W of Mentone, Texas, at 2024-10-20 07:16:40 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 50 km W of Mentone, Texas

Recommendation
Minor Earthquake

Action

No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.

Suggestion

Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.

Earthquake 50 km W of Mentone, Texas (1.6 ml) (2024-10-20 07:16:40 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

1.6

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_tx2024upwu

Nearest Places

Salt Spring / 1.56 km
Virginia Draw / 2.47 km
Virginia Springs / 2.91 km
Kyle Quarry / 3.35 km
Horseshoe Draw / 3.99 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

36 km NNE of Whittier, Alaska
Time: 1737608362
Depth: 20.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

7 km S of Mentone, CA
Time: 1737606106
Depth: 11.27 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1737605943
Depth: 76.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

24 km NW of Grapevine, CA
Time: 1737605833
Depth: 11.82 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

38 km ESE of Fox River, Alaska
Time: 1737605589
Depth: 21.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

34 km NNW of Toyah, Texas
Time: 1737597194
Depth: 5.92 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Time: 1737595702
Depth: 3.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

WESTERN TEXAS
Time: 1737588680
Depth: 3.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

65 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Time: 1737567302
Depth: 3.43 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

52 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico
Time: 1737561757
Depth: 4.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)