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M2.0 Earthquake 13 km E of Smiley, Texas — July 12, 2023

2023-07-12 22:04:09 UTC (2023-07-12) · approx. 4:04 PM UTC-6 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time22:04 UTC≈ 4:04 PM UTC-6
Depth8.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.287°, -97.496°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.29°, -97.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
8.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.2870°N
-97.4960°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023nomi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
74.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-26 18:45:05 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023nomi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, July 12, 2023). M2.0 Earthquake 13 km E of Smiley, Texas — July 12, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023nomi/