2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 15 km SE of Halfway, OregonSeptember 12, 2023

2023-09-12 20:59:07 UTC (2023-09-12) · approx. 12:59 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time20:59 UTC12:59 PM UTC-8
Depth1.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.799°, -116.954°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.80°, -116.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
1.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.7988°N
-116.9535°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw61950402
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
78
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
134.0°
Min Station Distance
0.257°
RMS Residual
0.52 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-07 02:29:19 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw61950402). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, September 12, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 15 km SE of Halfway, OregonSeptember 12, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw61950402/