Minor Magnitude 2.5 Earthquake Strikes Near Pecos, Texas

On the evening of Thursday, June 13, 2024, a light magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 52 kilometers (32 miles) away from Pecos, Texas. The seismic event was recorded at 8:22 pm local time (America/Chicago GMT -5), with the epicenter located at a shallow depth of 7.7 kilometers.

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The earthquake's details are as follows:

• Date & Time: June 13, 2024, at 8:22 pm local time (America/Chicago GMT -5)
• Magnitude: 2.5
• Depth: 7.7 km
• Epicenter Latitude / Longitude: 31.608°N / 103.996°W Reeves, Texas, United States
• Shaking Intensity: II (Very weak shaking)
• Status: Confirmed
• Primary Data Source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)
• Seismic Antipode: 31.608°S / 76.004°E
• Estimated Seismic Energy Released: 3.5 x 10^8 joules (98.6 kilowatt hours)

Despite the shallow depth of the earthquake, there have been no reports of it being felt by residents, and no damage has been recorded in the surrounding areas.

Weather conditions at the epicenter at the time of the earthquake were reported as clear skies, with a temperature of 35.4°C (96°F), humidity at 20%, and winds from the southeast at 9 m/s (17 kts).

The estimated seismic energy released by the earthquake was approximately 3.5 x 10^8 joules, equivalent to 98.6 kilowatt hours or about 0.084 tons of TNT.

While this earthquake did not result in any significant effects, it serves as a reminder of the ongoing seismic activity in the region. Residents are encouraged to remain prepared and informed about earthquake safety measures.

For more information and updates, please visit the USGS website.