2.3
M2.3 Earthquake 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico — September 16, 2023
2023-09-16 15:55:34 UTC (2023-09-16) · approx. 8:55 AM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time15:55 UTC≈ 8:55 AM UTC-7
Depth5.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.719°, -104.517°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
5.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7194°N
-104.5168°E
-104.5168°E
Technical Information
Event ID
tx2023sepi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
86.0°
Min Station Distance
0.010°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-18 10:15:29 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023sepi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, September 16, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 52 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico — September 16, 2023. Retrieved September 18, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023sepi/