2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas — October 20, 2023

2023-10-20 23:09:31 UTC (2023-10-20) · approx. 4:09 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time23:09 UTC≈ 4:09 PM UTC-7
Depth7.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.928°, -98.054°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.93°, -98.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
7.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.9280°N
-98.0540°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023upgv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
78.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:02:24 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023upgv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 20, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas — October 20, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023upgv/