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M2.0 Earthquake 18 km ENE of Smiley, Texas — December 28, 2023

2023-12-28 22:39:10 UTC (2023-12-28) · approx. 4:39 PM UTC-6 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time22:39 UTC≈ 4:39 PM UTC-6
Depth6.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.330°, -97.461°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.33°, -97.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
6.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.3300°N
-97.4610°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023zlhn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
114.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-10 19:50:45 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023zlhn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 28, 2023). M2.0 Earthquake 18 km ENE of Smiley, Texas — December 28, 2023. Retrieved November 10, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023zlhn/