2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas — December 16, 2023

2023-12-16 22:38:53 UTC (2023-12-16) · approx. 3:38 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time22:38 UTC≈ 3:38 PM UTC-7
Depth6.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.668°, -104.198°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.67°, -104.20°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
6.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6680°N
-104.1980°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023ypjk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
62.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-12-18 17:12:12 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023ypjk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 16, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas — December 16, 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023ypjk/