2.3
M2.3 Earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 17, 2025
2025-05-17 23:26:01 UTC (2025-05-17) · approx. 4:26 PM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time23:26 UTC≈ 4:26 PM UTC-7
Depth6.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.677°, -104.409°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
6.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6770°N
-104.4090°E
-104.4090°E
Technical Information
Event ID
tx2025jqgs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
84.0°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-25 17:06:18 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: tx2025jqgs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 17, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico — May 17, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025jqgs/