2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 36 km NNW of Toyah, Texas — May 18, 2023

2023-05-18 21:47:35 UTC (2023-05-18) · approx. 2:47 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time21:47 UTC≈ 2:47 PM UTC-7
Depth8.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.608°, -103.970°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.61°, -103.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
8.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6083°N
-103.9701°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023jrzc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
56.0°
Min Station Distance
0.042°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-22 06:42:00 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023jrzc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 18, 2023). M2.2 Earthquake 36 km NNW of Toyah, Texas — May 18, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023jrzc/