2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 23 km WNW of Stanton, Texas — September 5, 2023

2023-09-05 18:42:50 UTC (2023-09-05) · approx. 11:42 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:42 UTC≈ 11:42 AM UTC-7
Depth7.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.229°, -102.010°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.23°, -102.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.2293°N
-102.0099°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023rksi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
63.0°
Min Station Distance
0.081°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-06 15:37:05 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023rksi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, September 5, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 23 km WNW of Stanton, Texas — September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023rksi/