2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 26 km S of Westbrook, Texas — July 16, 2023

2023-07-16 20:57:11 UTC (2023-07-16) · approx. 1:57 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time20:57 UTC≈ 1:57 PM UTC-7
Depth4.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.122°, -101.051°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.12°, -101.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
4.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.1222°N
-101.0506°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023nvsc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
69.0°
Min Station Distance
0.218°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-28 21:33:49 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

2.6
17 km ENE of Tilden, Texas
2 hours ago · 8.0 km deep
2.7
58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
3 hours ago · 5.6 km deep
3.4
56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
6 hours ago · 6.1 km deep
2.5
58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
17 hours ago · 6.0 km deep
3.1
15 km E of Pearsall, Texas
1 day ago · 7.5 km deep
2.5
23 km S of Westbrook, Texas
2 days ago · 9.4 km deep
2.6
15 km E of Pearsall, Texas
2 days ago · 8.4 km deep
2.5
56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
2 days ago · 6.6 km deep
2.6
11 km WNW of Hilltop, Texas
4 days ago · 6.6 km deep
2.6
15 km E of Pearsall, Texas
4 days ago · 8.6 km deep

Actions

View on USGSDid You Feel It?

Location

Texas
View all Texas earthquakes

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Learn more about magnitude →

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023nvsc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, July 16, 2023). M2.5 Earthquake 26 km S of Westbrook, Texas — July 16, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023nvsc/