2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 57 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico — August 14, 2023
2023-08-14 20:25:49 UTC (2023-08-14) · approx. 1:25 PM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:25 UTC≈ 1:25 PM UTC-7
Depth5.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.674°, -104.515°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6739°N
-104.5147°E
-104.5147°E
Technical Information
Event ID
tx2023pwqq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
141.0°
Min Station Distance
0.013°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-27 21:39:01 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023pwqq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 14, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 57 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico — August 14, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023pwqq/