2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 40 km NW of Toyah, Texas — April 3, 2023

2023-04-03 17:41:17 UTC (2023-04-03) · approx. 10:41 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time17:41 UTC≈ 10:41 AM UTC-7
Depth6.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.569°, -104.098°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.57°, -104.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.5693°N
-104.0979°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023gnlh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
49
Azimuthal Gap
63.0°
Min Station Distance
0.025°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2023-04-04 19:38:34 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023gnlh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 3, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 40 km NW of Toyah, Texas — April 3, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023gnlh/