Earthquake 26 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas (1.6 ml) (2024-10-22 01:09:54 UTC)

1729559394

30.8810, -103.4910

3.39 KM

A 1.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 26 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas, at 2024-10-22 01:09:54 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 26 km ESE of Balmorhea, 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 26 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas (1.6 ml) (2024-10-22 01:09:54 UTC)

Magnitudo (ml)

1.6

Automatic
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_tx2024utbt

Nearest Places

West Windmill / 3.41 km
Hayter Ranch / 4.01 km
House Well / 4.11 km
Beard Spring / 4.59 km
Sheep Shearny Windmill / 4.66 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

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Time: 1734965486
Depth: 2.33 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 43.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Time: 1734965014
Depth: 2.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Time: 1734964894
Depth: 3.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Time: 1734964476
Depth: 1.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

27 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas
Time: 1734901707
Depth: 3.25 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

20 km ESE of Lindsay, Texas
Time: 1734810652
Depth: 8.66 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

7 km ENE of Toyah, Texas
Time: 1734744509
Depth: 6.49 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

WESTERN TEXAS
Time: 1734696849
Depth: 6.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

WESTERN TEXAS
Time: 1734687019
Depth: 6.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)