2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — September 12, 2023

2023-09-12 17:19:15 UTC (2023-09-12) · approx. 10:19 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time17:19 UTC≈ 10:19 AM UTC-7
Depth6.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.676°, -104.431°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.68°, -104.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
6.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6757°N
-104.4310°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023rxkc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
60.0°
Min Station Distance
0.006°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-11-18 22:29:33 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023rxkc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, September 12, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — September 12, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023rxkc/