2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 14 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 21, 2026

2026-05-21 15:46:08 UTC (2026-05-21) · approx. 8:46 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time15:46 UTC≈ 8:46 AM UTC-7
Depth7.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.806°, -98.977°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.81°, -98.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
7.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8060°N
-98.9770°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026jyfaor
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
87.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-21 17:05:06 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026jyfaor). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 21, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 14 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 21, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026jyfaor/