Earthquake 40 km W of Mentone, Texas (1.7 ml) (2024-12-16 06:30:30 UTC)

31.6400, -104.0200
6.30 KM
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 40 km W of Mentone, Texas (1.7 ml) (2024-12-16 06:30:30 UTC)
Magnitudo (ml)

1.7

Automatic
USGS

Summary

  • Intensity: 0
  • Tsunami: 0
  • ID: usgs_tx2024ypyy

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