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M2.0 Earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — March 16, 2023

2023-03-16 20:31:59 UTC (2023-03-16) · approx. 1:31 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time20:31 UTC≈ 1:31 PM UTC-7
Depth7.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.668°, -104.323°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.67°, -104.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
7.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6676°N
-104.3227°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023fgtw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
57.0°
Min Station Distance
0.049°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-03-25 13:04:47 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023fgtw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 16, 2023). M2.0 Earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023fgtw/