2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 15 km E of Smiley, Texas — November 1, 2022

2022-11-01 18:54:41 UTC (2022-11-01) · approx. 12:54 PM UTC-6 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time18:54 UTC≈ 12:54 PM UTC-6
Depth7.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.258°, -97.472°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.26°, -97.47°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
7.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.2580°N
-97.4720°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2022vkwj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
76.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:03:56 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2022vkwj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, November 1, 2022). M2.6 Earthquake 15 km E of Smiley, Texas — November 1, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2022vkwj/