2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 45 km NW of Toyah, Texas — August 19, 2023

2023-08-19 16:44:45 UTC (2023-08-19) · approx. 9:44 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time16:44 UTC≈ 9:44 AM UTC-7
Depth6.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.621°, -104.120°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.62°, -104.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
6.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6209°N
-104.1200°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023qfmw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
38
Azimuthal Gap
56.0°
Min Station Distance
0.043°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-24 16:47:17 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023qfmw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 19, 2023). M2.2 Earthquake 45 km NW of Toyah, Texas — August 19, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023qfmw/