2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas — December 16, 2023

2023-12-16 22:42:07 UTC (2023-12-16) · approx. 3:42 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time22:42 UTC≈ 3:42 PM UTC-7
Depth4.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.672°, -104.190°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.67°, -104.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
4.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6720°N
-104.1900°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023ypjm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2024-02-17 22:43:12 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023ypjm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 16, 2023). M2.5 Earthquake 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas — December 16, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023ypjm/