2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — February 17, 2023

2023-02-17 19:36:32 UTC (2023-02-17) · approx. 12:36 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:36 UTC≈ 12:36 PM UTC-7
Depth3.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.758°, -100.662°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.76°, -100.66°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
3.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.7585°N
-100.6616°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023djjl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
79.0°
Min Station Distance
0.079°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-02-26 22:19:11 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023djjl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, February 17, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 26, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023djjl/