2.2

M2.2 Earthquake near western Texas — May 12, 2023

2023-05-12 17:37:06 UTC (2023-05-12) · approx. 10:37 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time17:37 UTC≈ 10:37 AM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.529°, -104.163°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.53°, -104.16°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.5285°N
-104.1627°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023jgrv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
73.0°
Min Station Distance
0.059°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-23 17:37:01 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023jgrv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 12, 2023). M2.2 Earthquake near western Texas — May 12, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023jgrv/