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M2.0 Earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 15, 2023

2023-05-15 23:35:49 UTC (2023-05-15) · approx. 4:35 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time23:35 UTC≈ 4:35 PM UTC-7
Depth6.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.678°, -104.403°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.68°, -104.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
6.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6779°N
-104.4033°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023jmqc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
84.0°
Min Station Distance
0.019°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-17 19:52:37 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023jmqc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 15, 2023). M2.0 Earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 15, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023jmqc/