2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 62 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 22, 2023

2023-05-22 23:08:16 UTC (2023-05-22) · approx. 4:08 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:08 UTC≈ 4:08 PM UTC-7
Depth7.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.625°, -104.502°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.62°, -104.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6246°N
-104.5015°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023jzjw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
70.0°
Min Station Distance
0.067°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-23 17:04:49 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023jzjw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 22, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 62 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 22, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023jzjw/