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M2.0 Earthquake 13 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 16, 2026

2026-05-16 23:55:35 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 4:55 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time23:55 UTC≈ 4:55 PM UTC-7
Depth8.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.801°, -99.000°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.80°, -99.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
8.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8010°N
-99.0000°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026jpqpya
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
95.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 22:00:48 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: tx2026jpqpya). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 16, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 13 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 16, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026jpqpya/