2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 25 km S of Westbrook, Texas — October 14, 2023

2023-10-14 21:43:58 UTC (2023-10-14) · approx. 2:43 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml(texnet))
Time21:43 UTC≈ 2:43 PM UTC-7
Depth8.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.127°, -101.041°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.13°, -101.04°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml(texnet)
Depth
8.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.1270°N
-101.0410°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023ueex
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
70.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-16 20:40:50 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023ueex). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 14, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 25 km S of Westbrook, Texas — October 14, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023ueex/