2.3

M2.3 Earthquake near western Texas — March 16, 2023

2023-03-16 20:25:18 UTC (2023-03-16) · approx. 1:25 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time20:25 UTC≈ 1:25 PM UTC-7
Depth5.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.708°, -104.596°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.71°, -104.60°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
5.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7085°N
-104.5961°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023fgtq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
85.0°
Min Station Distance
0.059°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2023-03-20 11:11:31 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023fgtq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 16, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake near western Texas — March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023fgtq/