2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 43 km NW of Toyah, Texas — October 17, 2023

2023-10-17 20:41:51 UTC (2023-10-17) · approx. 1:41 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml(texnet))
Time20:41 UTC≈ 1:41 PM UTC-7
Depth6.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.608°, -104.096°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.61°, -104.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml(texnet)
Depth
6.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6080°N
-104.0960°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023ujpi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
66.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-18 09:38:42 UTC

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2.5
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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: tx2023ujpi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 17, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 43 km NW of Toyah, Texas — October 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023ujpi/