2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 21 km SW of Jal, New Mexico — May 6, 2024

2024-05-06 22:24:07 UTC (2024-05-06) · approx. 3:24 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time22:24 UTC≈ 3:24 PM UTC-7
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.961°, -103.342°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.96°, -103.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.9610°N
-103.3420°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2024ixxs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
74.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2024-05-07 17:43:47 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2024ixxs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 6, 2024). M2.3 Earthquake 21 km SW of Jal, New Mexico — May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2024ixxs/