2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 17 km S of Nixon, Texas — May 5, 2023

2023-05-05 23:22:49 UTC (2023-05-05) · approx. 4:22 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:22 UTC≈ 4:22 PM UTC-7
Depth7.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.114°, -97.736°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.11°, -97.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.1140°N
-97.7360°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023iuir
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
61.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-25 20:02:12 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023iuir). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 5, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 17 km S of Nixon, Texas — May 5, 2023. Retrieved September 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023iuir/