2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 15 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 21, 2026

2026-05-21 16:46:54 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 9:46 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time16:46 UTC≈ 9:46 AM UTC-7
Depth8.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.799°, -98.980°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.80°, -98.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
8.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.7990°N
-98.9800°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026jyhaxp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
77.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-21 22:46:53 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026jyhaxp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 21, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 15 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 21, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026jyhaxp/