2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 21 km N of Snyder, Texas — August 23, 2023

2023-08-23 19:50:55 UTC (2023-08-23) · approx. 12:50 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:50 UTC≈ 12:50 PM UTC-7
Depth5.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.910°, -100.883°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.91°, -100.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
5.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.9095°N
-100.8834°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023qnba
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
79.0°
Min Station Distance
0.051°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-25 08:29:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023qnba). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 23, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 21 km N of Snyder, Texas — August 23, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023qnba/