2.1

M2.1 Earthquake near western Texas — October 5, 2023

2023-10-05 22:32:40 UTC (2023-10-05) · approx. 3:32 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml(texnet))
Time22:32 UTC≈ 3:32 PM UTC-7
Depth6.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.602°, -103.948°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.60°, -103.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml(texnet)
Depth
6.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6020°N
-103.9480°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023tnuz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
46.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-06 13:53:59 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023tnuz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 5, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake near western Texas — October 5, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023tnuz/