2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 12 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 2, 2026

2026-05-02 21:13:56 UTC (2026-05-02) · approx. 2:13 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:13 UTC≈ 2:13 PM UTC-7
Depth7.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.807°, -99.011°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.81°, -99.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8070°N
-99.0110°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026iptcho
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
32
Azimuthal Gap
81.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-04 13:17:50 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026iptcho). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 2, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 12 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 2, 2026. Retrieved May 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026iptcho/