2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 16 km SSW of Smiley, Texas — May 14, 2023

2023-05-14 21:39:25 UTC (2023-05-14) · approx. 2:39 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time21:39 UTC≈ 2:39 PM UTC-7
Depth2.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.124°, -97.696°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.12°, -97.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
2.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.1240°N
-97.6960°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023jkqu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-26 16:19:25 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023jkqu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 14, 2023). M2.2 Earthquake 16 km SSW of Smiley, Texas — May 14, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023jkqu/