2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 9 km SSE of Smiley, Texas — April 8, 2021

2021-04-08 17:43:29 UTC (2021-04-08) · approx. 10:43 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time17:43 UTC≈ 10:43 AM UTC-7
Depth7.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.186°, -97.609°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.19°, -97.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
7.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.1860°N
-97.6090°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2021gwoy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
56.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 19:58:24 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2021gwoy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, April 8, 2021). M2.8 Earthquake 9 km SSE of Smiley, Texas — April 8, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2021gwoy/