2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 66 km NNE of Van Horn, Texas — November 21, 2023

2023-11-21 17:43:13 UTC (2023-11-21) · approx. 10:43 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time17:43 UTC≈ 10:43 AM UTC-7
Depth6.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.591°, -104.550°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.59°, -104.55°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
6.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.5910°N
-104.5500°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023wvic
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
89.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-09 15:36:50 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023wvic). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, November 21, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake 66 km NNE of Van Horn, Texas — November 21, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023wvic/