2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 9 km ENE of Falls City, Texas — May 1, 2026

2026-05-01 18:42:58 UTC (2026-05-01) · approx. 11:42 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time18:42 UTC≈ 11:42 AM UTC-7
Depth7.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates29.007°, -97.923°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.01°, -97.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
7.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
29.0070°N
-97.9230°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026insjic
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
87.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-01 22:37:33 UTC

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Location

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026insjic). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 1, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 9 km ENE of Falls City, Texas — May 1, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026insjic/