2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — April 16, 2023

2023-04-16 22:51:33 UTC (2023-04-16) · approx. 3:51 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time22:51 UTC≈ 3:51 PM UTC-7
Depth8.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.670°, -104.321°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.67°, -104.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
8.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6697°N
-104.3208°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023hlpb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
57.0°
Min Station Distance
0.096°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2023-04-19 16:39:21 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023hlpb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 16, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — April 16, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023hlpb/