2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 9 km E of Pearsall, Texas — August 15, 2023

2023-08-15 21:41:53 UTC (2023-08-15) · approx. 2:41 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time21:41 UTC≈ 2:41 PM UTC-7
Depth7.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.903°, -99.001°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.90°, -99.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
7.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.9030°N
-99.0010°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023pyoq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
78.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:07:18 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023pyoq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 15, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 9 km E of Pearsall, Texas — August 15, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023pyoq/