Earthquake 17 km NW of Mentone, Texas (1.7 ml) (2024-12-24 14:15:40 UTC)
A 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 17 km NW of Mentone, Texas, at 2024-12-24 14:15:40 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 17 km NW of Mentone, Texas
Recommendation
Minor Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (ml)
1.7
Automatic
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_tx2024zfei
Nearest Places
- South Windmill / 3.56 km
- North Windmill / 4.95 km
- Big Tank / 5.27 km
- Sand Bend Draw / 5.41 km
- Fourmile Draw / 5.47 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
2.8
46 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.05 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.05 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.8
OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 2.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.6
CENTRAL TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.4
GERMANY
Time:
Depth: 20.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 20.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.0
6 km SW of Clayton, CA
Time:
Depth: 13.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 13.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
1.6
48 km W of Mentone, Texas
Time:
Depth: 6.28 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.28 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.0
59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
Time:
Depth: 7.41 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.41 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.0
WESTERN TEXAS
Time:
Depth: 7.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.3
WESTERN TEXAS
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.9
31 km NNW of Toyah, Texas
Time:
Depth: 5.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)