2.2

M2.2 Earthquake near western Texas — April 20, 2023

2023-04-20 15:31:27 UTC (2023-04-20) · approx. 8:31 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time15:31 UTC≈ 8:31 AM UTC-7
Depth7.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.701°, -104.148°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.70°, -104.15°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
7.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7012°N
-104.1480°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023hsio
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
82.0°
Min Station Distance
0.056°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-04-20 22:28:30 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023hsio). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 20, 2023). M2.2 Earthquake near western Texas — April 20, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023hsio/