2.3
M2.3 Earthquake 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — February 20, 2024
2024-02-20 20:00:44 UTC (2024-02-20) · approx. 1:00 PM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time20:00 UTC≈ 1:00 PM UTC-7
Depth4.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.687°, -104.424°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
4.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6870°N
-104.4240°E
-104.4240°E
Technical Information
Event ID
tx2024dowt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-17 05:39:43 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024dowt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 20, 2024). M2.3 Earthquake 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — February 20, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024dowt/