2.9

M2.9 Earthquake near western Texas — November 5, 2023

2023-11-05 15:48:20 UTC (2023-11-05) · approx. 8:48 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml(texnet))
Time15:48 UTC≈ 8:48 AM UTC-7
Depth5.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.674°, -104.422°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.67°, -104.42°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml(texnet)
Depth
5.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6740°N
-104.4220°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023vryf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
67.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-13 23:10:06 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023vryf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 5, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake near western Texas — November 5, 2023. Retrieved January 13, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023vryf/