2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 15 km NE of Jal, New Mexico — May 4, 2023

2023-05-04 20:29:22 UTC (2023-05-04) · approx. 1:29 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:29 UTC≈ 1:29 PM UTC-7
Depth5.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.224°, -103.101°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.22°, -103.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
5.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.2240°N
-103.1010°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023ishl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
53.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-07 14:07:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023ishl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 4, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 15 km NE of Jal, New Mexico — May 4, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023ishl/