2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 23 km NNW of Three Rivers, Texas — March 21, 2023

2023-03-21 23:40:35 UTC (2023-03-21) · approx. 4:40 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:40 UTC≈ 4:40 PM UTC-7
Depth5.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.656°, -98.267°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.66°, -98.27°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
5.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.6560°N
-98.2670°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023fqdq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
82.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:07:16 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023fqdq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 21, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 23 km NNW of Three Rivers, Texas — March 21, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023fqdq/