2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 18 km ENE of Smiley, Texas — December 29, 2023

2023-12-29 21:45:43 UTC (2023-12-29) · approx. 3:45 PM UTC-6 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time21:45 UTC≈ 3:45 PM UTC-6
Depth6.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.332°, -97.462°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.33°, -97.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
6.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.3320°N
-97.4620°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023znbe
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
63.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:04:28 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023znbe). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 29, 2023). M2.2 Earthquake 18 km ENE of Smiley, Texas — December 29, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023znbe/