2.9

M2.9 Earthquake near western Texas — April 1, 2023

2023-04-01 19:35:11 UTC (2023-04-01) · approx. 12:35 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time19:35 UTC≈ 12:35 PM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.638°, -104.413°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.64°, -104.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6379°N
-104.4126°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023gjyc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
82.0°
Min Station Distance
0.025°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-06-03 22:06:17 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023gjyc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 1, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake near western Texas — April 1, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023gjyc/