2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 8 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 2, 2026

2026-05-02 22:45:58 UTC (2026-05-02) · approx. 3:45 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time22:45 UTC≈ 3:45 PM UTC-7
Depth5.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.843°, -99.028°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.84°, -99.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
5.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8430°N
-99.0280°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026ipwdqi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
77.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-04 14:59:52 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

3.2
30 km SE of Midland, Texas
22 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: tx2026ipwdqi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 2, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 8 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 2, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026ipwdqi/