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M2.0 Earthquake 14 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 21, 2026

2026-05-21 21:02:00 UTC (2026-05-21) · approx. 2:02 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time21:02 UTC≈ 2:02 PM UTC-7
Depth7.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.803°, -98.984°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.80°, -98.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
7.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8030°N
-98.9840°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026jypmth
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
38
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-22 07:51:59 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

3.0
19 km S of Nixon, Texas
2 days ago · 6.3 km deep
2.5
12 km SE of Pearsall, Texas
6 days ago · 8.4 km deep
3.0
103 km ENE of Hércules, Mexico
6 days ago · 10.0 km deep

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026jypmth). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 21, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 14 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 21, 2026. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026jypmth/