2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — September 16, 2023

2023-09-16 20:33:25 UTC (2023-09-16) · approx. 1:33 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:33 UTC≈ 1:33 PM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.689°, -100.696°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.69°, -100.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.6890°N
-100.6960°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023seym
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
71.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2024-09-09 22:58:10 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023seym). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, September 16, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — September 16, 2023. Retrieved September 9, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023seym/