2.0

M2.0 Earthquake near western Texas — May 8, 2023

2023-05-08 22:53:36 UTC (2023-05-08) · approx. 3:53 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time22:53 UTC≈ 3:53 PM UTC-7
Depth8.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.632°, -104.507°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.63°, -104.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
8.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6317°N
-104.5067°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023izuf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
73.0°
Min Station Distance
0.037°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-10 19:30:10 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023izuf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 8, 2023). M2.0 Earthquake near western Texas — May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023izuf/