2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 33 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico — September 2, 2023

2023-09-02 20:21:54 UTC (2023-09-02) · approx. 1:21 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time20:21 UTC≈ 1:21 PM UTC-7
Depth6.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.004°, -103.830°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.00°, -103.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
6.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.0038°N
-103.8302°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023rfjb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
48.0°
Min Station Distance
0.025°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-11-04 21:36:19 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023rfjb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, September 2, 2023). M2.7 Earthquake 33 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico — September 2, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023rfjb/