2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — April 16, 2023

2023-04-16 18:18:42 UTC (2023-04-16) · approx. 11:18 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:18 UTC≈ 11:18 AM UTC-7
Depth8.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.666°, -104.378°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.67°, -104.38°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
8.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6662°N
-104.3779°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023hlgb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
57.0°
Min Station Distance
0.047°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2023-04-19 17:25:50 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023hlgb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 16, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — April 16, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023hlgb/