2.3

M2.3 Earthquake near western Texas — May 20, 2023

2023-05-20 19:24:18 UTC (2023-05-20) · approx. 12:24 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:24 UTC≈ 12:24 PM UTC-7
Depth7.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.968°, -102.311°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.97°, -102.31°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
7.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.9684°N
-102.3111°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023jvli
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
42.0°
Min Station Distance
0.034°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-22 11:46:26 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023jvli). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 20, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake near western Texas — May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023jvli/