2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 11 km S of Smiley, Texas — July 19, 2021

2021-07-19 20:41:34 UTC (2021-07-19) · approx. 1:41 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:41 UTC≈ 1:41 PM UTC-7
Depth5.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.166°, -97.635°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.17°, -97.64°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
5.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.1660°N
-97.6350°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2021obeb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
85.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:01:13 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2021obeb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, July 19, 2021). M2.1 Earthquake 11 km S of Smiley, Texas — July 19, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2021obeb/