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M2.0 Earthquake 9 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 2, 2026

2026-05-02 20:21:38 UTC (2026-05-02) · approx. 1:21 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time20:21 UTC≈ 1:21 PM UTC-7
Depth6.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.831°, -99.030°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.83°, -99.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
6.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8310°N
-99.0300°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026iprjgj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
80.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-04 18:29:21 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

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

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026iprjgj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 2, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 9 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 2, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026iprjgj/