2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 61 km WNW of Toyah, Texas — March 14, 2023

2023-03-14 20:28:25 UTC (2023-03-14) · approx. 1:28 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time20:28 UTC≈ 1:28 PM UTC-7
Depth6.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.614°, -104.341°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.61°, -104.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
6.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6138°N
-104.3411°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023fdct
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
62.0°
Min Station Distance
0.087°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-20 23:20:24 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023fdct). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 14, 2023). M2.7 Earthquake 61 km WNW of Toyah, Texas — March 14, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023fdct/