2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 30 km NW of Toyah, Texas — March 16, 2023

2023-03-16 23:44:39 UTC (2023-03-16) · approx. 4:44 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time23:44 UTC≈ 4:44 PM UTC-7
Depth8.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.513°, -104.011°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.51°, -104.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
8.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.5131°N
-104.0106°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023fhag
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
Min Station Distance
0.054°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-03-17 08:18:45 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023fhag). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 16, 2023). M2.2 Earthquake 30 km NW of Toyah, Texas — March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023fhag/