2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 6 km E of Skellytown, Texas — November 12, 2021

2021-11-12 14:21:05 UTC (2021-11-12) · approx. 7:21 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time14:21 UTC≈ 7:21 AM UTC-7
Depth7.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates35.586°, -101.109°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.59°, -101.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
7.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
35.5856°N
-101.1091°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2021wepw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
94.0°
Min Station Distance
0.427°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2021-11-12 17:31:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2021wepw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, November 12, 2021). M2.3 Earthquake 6 km E of Skellytown, Texas — November 12, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2021wepw/