2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 13 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 16, 2026

2026-05-16 15:22:52 UTC (8 hours ago) · approx. 8:22 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time15:22 UTC≈ 8:22 AM UTC-7
Depth6.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.797°, -99.004°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.80°, -99.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
6.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.7970°N
-99.0040°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026jozqco
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
77.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-16 23:24:49 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026jozqco). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 16, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 13 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 16, 2026. Retrieved May 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026jozqco/