2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 8, 2023

2023-05-08 19:15:10 UTC (2023-05-08) · approx. 12:15 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time19:15 UTC≈ 12:15 PM UTC-7
Depth8.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.655°, -104.293°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.66°, -104.29°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
8.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6552°N
-104.2927°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023izmw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
67.0°
Min Station Distance
0.029°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-10 18:44:15 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023izmw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 8, 2023). M2.5 Earthquake 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023izmw/