2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 20 km N of Stanton, Texas — December 9, 2023

2023-12-09 20:48:41 UTC (2023-12-09) · approx. 1:48 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time20:48 UTC≈ 1:48 PM UTC-7
Depth6.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.314°, -101.826°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.31°, -101.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
6.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.3140°N
-101.8260°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023yclg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
45.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2024-02-10 23:47:47 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023yclg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 9, 2023). M2.5 Earthquake 20 km N of Stanton, Texas — December 9, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023yclg/