2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 44 km NW of Toyah, Texas — March 18, 2023

2023-03-18 22:55:52 UTC (2023-03-18) · approx. 3:55 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:55 UTC≈ 3:55 PM UTC-7
Depth5.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.612°, -104.101°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.61°, -104.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
5.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6125°N
-104.1009°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023fkpq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
59.0°
Min Station Distance
0.037°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-03-20 14:32:47 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023fkpq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 18, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 44 km NW of Toyah, Texas — March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023fkpq/