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M2.0 Earthquake 51 km W of Mentone, Texas — April 15, 2023

2023-04-15 23:47:36 UTC (2023-04-15) · approx. 4:47 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time23:47 UTC≈ 4:47 PM UTC-7
Depth7.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.698°, -104.139°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.70°, -104.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
7.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6982°N
-104.1385°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023hjvl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
50.0°
Min Station Distance
0.060°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2023-04-18 17:17:30 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023hjvl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 15, 2023). M2.0 Earthquake 51 km W of Mentone, Texas — April 15, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023hjvl/