2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 17 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — December 22, 2023

2023-12-22 19:28:40 UTC (2023-12-22) · approx. 12:28 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:28 UTC≈ 12:28 PM UTC-7
Depth8.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.758°, -100.637°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.76°, -100.64°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
8.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.7580°N
-100.6370°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023zacd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
80.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2023-12-22 21:33:29 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023zacd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 22, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 17 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas — December 22, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023zacd/