2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 30 km NW of Toyah, Texas — April 26, 2023

2023-04-26 22:55:43 UTC (2023-04-26) · approx. 3:55 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:55 UTC≈ 3:55 PM UTC-7
Depth8.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.515°, -104.007°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.51°, -104.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
8.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.5149°N
-104.0074°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023idwg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
57.0°
Min Station Distance
0.045°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-04-27 16:48:58 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023idwg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 26, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 30 km NW of Toyah, Texas — April 26, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023idwg/