2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 9 km SSE of Smiley, Texas — March 30, 2021

2021-03-30 18:59:39 UTC (2021-03-30) · approx. 11:59 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:59 UTC≈ 11:59 AM UTC-7
Depth7.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.186°, -97.613°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.19°, -97.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.1860°N
-97.6130°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2021ggfw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
72.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:00:10 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

2.8
17 km W of Charlotte, Texas
3 days ago · 6.3 km deep
2.7
16 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas
3 days ago · 6.7 km deep
2.7
9 km NE of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana
4 days ago · 6.1 km deep
2.8
32 km SW of Garden City, Texas
5 days ago · 4.9 km deep
3.2
32 km SW of Garden City, Texas
5 days ago · 5.5 km deep
2.7
31 km SW of Garden City, Texas
5 days ago · 6.2 km deep
2.5
17 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas
5 days ago · 8.7 km deep
2.7
30 km SW of Garden City, Texas
5 days ago · 8.9 km deep
3.0
32 km SW of Garden City, Texas
5 days ago · 5.4 km deep
3.6
32 km SW of Garden City, Texas
5 days ago · 5.5 km deep

Actions

View on USGSDid You Feel It?

Location

Texas
View all Texas earthquakes

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Learn more about magnitude →

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2021ggfw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, March 30, 2021). M2.1 Earthquake 9 km SSE of Smiley, Texas — March 30, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2021ggfw/