2.3

M2.3 Earthquake near western Texas — May 29, 2021

2021-05-29 22:45:19 UTC (2021-05-29) · approx. 3:45 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time22:45 UTC≈ 3:45 PM UTC-7
Depth6.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.607°, -104.246°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.61°, -104.25°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
6.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6069°N
-104.2464°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2021kmdm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
Min Station Distance
0.174°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2021-06-01 19:34:33 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2021kmdm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, May 29, 2021). M2.3 Earthquake near western Texas — May 29, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2021kmdm/