2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 13 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 3, 2026

2026-05-03 19:25:33 UTC (2026-05-03) · approx. 12:25 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:25 UTC≈ 12:25 PM UTC-7
Depth6.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.814°, -98.992°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.81°, -98.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8140°N
-98.9920°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026irlfuj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
45.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-04 13:48:39 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

3.2
30 km SE of Midland, Texas
1 day ago · 9.4 km deep
2.6
15 km SE of Pearsall, Texas
3 days ago · 7.1 km deep

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026irlfuj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 3, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 13 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 3, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026irlfuj/