2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — February 21, 2023

2023-02-21 23:38:16 UTC (2023-02-21) · approx. 4:38 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time23:38 UTC≈ 4:38 PM UTC-7
Depth6.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.753°, -100.662°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.75°, -100.66°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
6.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.7530°N
-100.6620°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023dqzl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
48.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2024-11-20 19:11:44 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023dqzl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, February 21, 2023). M2.5 Earthquake 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — February 21, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023dqzl/