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M2.0 Earthquake 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — September 17, 2023

2023-09-17 22:27:02 UTC (2023-09-17) · approx. 3:27 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time22:27 UTC≈ 3:27 PM UTC-7
Depth6.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.757°, -100.651°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.76°, -100.65°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
6.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.7567°N
-100.6508°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023sgxu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
63.0°
Min Station Distance
0.073°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-20 12:34:46 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023sgxu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, September 17, 2023). M2.0 Earthquake 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — September 17, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023sgxu/