2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 9 km SSE of Pearsall, Texas — April 27, 2026

2026-04-27 17:54:05 UTC (2026-04-27) · approx. 10:54 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time17:54 UTC≈ 10:54 AM UTC-7
Depth6.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.818°, -99.042°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.82°, -99.04°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8180°N
-99.0420°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026ighvry
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
61.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-28 11:30:49 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

2.6
12 km SE of Pearsall, Texas
22 hours ago · 8.7 km deep

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026ighvry). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 27, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 9 km SSE of Pearsall, Texas — April 27, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026ighvry/