2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 9 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas — February 2, 2026

2026-02-02 18:36:33 UTC (2026-02-02) · approx. 11:36 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:36 UTC≈ 11:36 AM UTC-7
Depth7.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.862°, -99.002°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.86°, -99.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8620°N
-99.0020°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026ciegje
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
84.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-03 17:27:23 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

3.2
30 km SE of Midland, Texas
19 hours ago · 9.4 km deep
2.6
15 km SE of Pearsall, Texas
2 days ago · 7.1 km deep

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026ciegje). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 2, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 9 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas — February 2, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026ciegje/