2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 11 km S of Smiley, Texas — July 18, 2021

2021-07-18 20:58:11 UTC (2021-07-18) · approx. 1:58 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:58 UTC≈ 1:58 PM UTC-7
Depth5.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.164°, -97.626°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.16°, -97.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
5.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.1640°N
-97.6260°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2021nzjc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:00:57 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2021nzjc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, July 18, 2021). M2.1 Earthquake 11 km S of Smiley, Texas — July 18, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2021nzjc/