2.1

M2.1 Earthquake near western Texas — November 15, 2023

2023-11-15 20:26:52 UTC (2023-11-15) · approx. 1:26 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml(texnet))
Time20:26 UTC≈ 1:26 PM UTC-7
Depth6.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.672°, -104.393°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.67°, -104.39°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml(texnet)
Depth
6.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6720°N
-104.3930°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023wkoo
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
63.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-11-16 11:13:42 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023wkoo). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 15, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake near western Texas — November 15, 2023. Retrieved November 16, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023wkoo/