2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 18 km WNW of Pawnee, Texas — December 18, 2022

2022-12-18 21:09:36 UTC (2022-12-18) · approx. 2:09 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time21:09 UTC≈ 2:09 PM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.695°, -98.182°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.70°, -98.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.6950°N
-98.1820°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2022ysxl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
65.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:06:54 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2022ysxl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, December 18, 2022). M2.3 Earthquake 18 km WNW of Pawnee, Texas — December 18, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2022ysxl/