2.8
M2.8 Earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — August 21, 2023
2023-08-21 23:55:57 UTC (2023-08-21) · approx. 4:55 PM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:55 UTC≈ 4:55 PM UTC-7
Depth7.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.671°, -104.398°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
7.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6711°N
-104.3984°E
-104.3984°E
Technical Information
Event ID
tx2023qjsc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
81.0°
Min Station Distance
0.025°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-28 19:15:34 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023qjsc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 21, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — August 21, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023qjsc/