2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 56 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico — May 4, 2023

2023-05-04 20:56:07 UTC (2023-05-04) · approx. 1:56 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time20:56 UTC≈ 1:56 PM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.681°, -104.512°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.68°, -104.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6809°N
-104.5121°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023isih
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
Min Station Distance
0.016°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-05 19:42:51 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: tx2023isih). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 4, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 56 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico — May 4, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023isih/