2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 14 km E of Smiley, Texas — December 31, 2023

2023-12-31 21:57:13 UTC (2023-12-31) · approx. 3:57 PM UTC-6 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:57 UTC≈ 3:57 PM UTC-6
Depth7.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.292°, -97.487°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.29°, -97.49°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.2920°N
-97.4870°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023zqso
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
82.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-02 20:02:28 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023zqso). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 31, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 14 km E of Smiley, Texas — December 31, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023zqso/