Minor Magnitude 2.6 Earthquake Occurs Near Jourdanton, Texas

Jourdanton, Texas - On the evening of Tuesday, May 14, 2024, a minor magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred approximately 48 kilometers (30 miles) away from Jourdanton, Texas, United States.

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The quake struck at 9:53 pm local time (GMT +0) and had a very shallow depth of 4.3 kilometers (2.7 miles). Despite its proximity to populated areas, the earthquake was not felt by residents.

Here are the key details of the earthquake:

• Date & Time: May 14, 2024, at 9:53 pm local time (GMT +0)
• Magnitude: 2.6
• Depth: 4.3 km
• Epicenter Latitude / Longitude: 28.489°N / 98.586°W McMullen, Texas, United States
• Shaking Intensity: Weak shaking near the epicenter (Intensity Level III)
• Status: Confirmed
• Felt Reports: 0 reports
• Primary Data Source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)

Weather conditions at the time of the quake were clear, with a temperature of 35.8°C (96°F). Humidity was relatively low at 22%, and the wind was blowing at 5 m/s (11 knots) from the northeast.

Seismic energy released during this earthquake was estimated at 5 x 10^8 joules, equivalent to 139 kilowatt hours.