2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 9 km SSW of Big Spring, Texas — March 29, 2025

2025-03-29 15:17:01 UTC (2025-03-29) · approx. 8:17 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time15:17 UTC≈ 8:17 AM UTC-7
Depth6.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.165°, -101.502°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.16°, -101.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
6.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.1650°N
-101.5020°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025gedc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
43.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-03-31 12:08:59 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025gedc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 29, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 9 km SSW of Big Spring, Texas — March 29, 2025. Retrieved March 31, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025gedc/