2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — March 17, 2023

2023-03-17 16:06:21 UTC (2023-03-17) · approx. 9:06 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time16:06 UTC≈ 9:06 AM UTC-7
Depth6.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.675°, -104.394°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.67°, -104.39°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
6.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6748°N
-104.3936°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023figp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
56.0°
Min Station Distance
0.038°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-18 19:30:01 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023figp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 17, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — March 17, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023figp/