2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 50 km W of Mentone, Texas — April 15, 2023

2023-04-15 23:45:51 UTC (2023-04-15) · approx. 4:45 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:45 UTC≈ 4:45 PM UTC-7
Depth7.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.702°, -104.135°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.70°, -104.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7019°N
-104.1348°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023hjvj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
56.0°
Min Station Distance
0.057°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-04-18 20:20:08 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023hjvj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 15, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 50 km W of Mentone, Texas — April 15, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023hjvj/