2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 5 km W of Rotan, Texas — January 4, 2025

2025-01-04 21:21:36 UTC (2025-01-04) · approx. 2:21 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time21:21 UTC≈ 2:21 PM UTC-7
Depth5.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.854°, -100.529°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.85°, -100.53°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
5.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.8540°N
-100.5290°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025ahcu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
77.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-01-06 16:24:33 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025ahcu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 4, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 5 km W of Rotan, Texas — January 4, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025ahcu/