2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 49 km NW of Toyah, Texas — October 17, 2025

2025-10-17 13:20:47 UTC (2025-10-17) · approx. 6:20 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time13:20 UTC≈ 6:20 AM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.602°, -104.192°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.60°, -104.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6020°N
-104.1920°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025ulnkhw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
67.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-10-17 15:23:26 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025ulnkhw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 17, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 49 km NW of Toyah, Texas — October 17, 2025. Retrieved October 17, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025ulnkhw/