2.3

M2.3 Earthquake near western Texas — March 6, 2023

2023-03-06 17:43:34 UTC (2023-03-06) · approx. 10:43 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time17:43 UTC≈ 10:43 AM UTC-7
Depth5.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.672°, -104.492°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.67°, -104.49°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
5.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6718°N
-104.4920°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023eohi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
80.0°
Min Station Distance
0.008°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-03-07 07:43:48 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: tx2023eohi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 6, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake near western Texas — March 6, 2023. Retrieved March 7, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023eohi/