2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — April 17, 2023

2023-04-17 20:47:22 UTC (2023-04-17) · approx. 1:47 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:47 UTC≈ 1:47 PM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.678°, -104.371°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.68°, -104.37°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6777°N
-104.3710°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023hngm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
57.0°
Min Station Distance
0.056°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-07-03 02:47:24 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023hngm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 17, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — April 17, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023hngm/