2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 7 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — October 1, 2023

2023-10-01 19:47:41 UTC (2023-10-01) · approx. 12:47 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml(texnet))
Time19:47 UTC≈ 12:47 PM UTC-7
Depth6.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.683°, -100.696°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.68°, -100.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml(texnet)
Depth
6.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.6830°N
-100.6960°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023tghn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
55.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-12-14 21:26:51 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023tghn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 1, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 7 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — October 1, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023tghn/