2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 19 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas — October 14, 2025

2025-10-14 23:57:14 UTC (2025-10-14) · approx. 4:57 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time23:57 UTC≈ 4:57 PM UTC-7
Depth4.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates30.933°, -103.550°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 30.93°, -103.55°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
4.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
30.9330°N
-103.5500°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025ugvifd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
76.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-10-15 19:28:10 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025ugvifd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 14, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 19 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas — October 14, 2025. Retrieved May 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025ugvifd/