2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 61 km E of Study Butte, Texas — May 7, 2023

2023-05-07 23:33:42 UTC (2023-05-07) · approx. 4:33 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time23:33 UTC≈ 4:33 PM UTC-7
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.218°, -102.906°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.22°, -102.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.2177°N
-102.9063°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000kaa8
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
171.0°
Min Station Distance
0.666°
RMS Residual
0.71 sec
Last Updated
2023-07-22 19:16:20 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000kaa8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 7, 2023). M2.5 Earthquake 61 km E of Study Butte, Texas — May 7, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000kaa8/