2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 38 km W of Mentone, Texas — October 22, 2023

2023-10-22 22:45:11 UTC (2023-10-22) · approx. 3:45 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml(texnet))
Time22:45 UTC≈ 3:45 PM UTC-7
Depth5.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.714°, -104.010°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.71°, -104.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml(texnet)
Depth
5.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7140°N
-104.0100°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023uswy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
43.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-23 17:33:14 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023uswy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 22, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 38 km W of Mentone, Texas — October 22, 2023. Retrieved October 23, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023uswy/