2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 12 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 21, 2026

2026-05-21 22:44:58 UTC (2026-05-21) · approx. 3:44 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time22:44 UTC≈ 3:44 PM UTC-7
Depth7.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.823°, -98.997°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.82°, -99.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
7.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8230°N
-98.9970°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026jysxlw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
80.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-22 12:20:30 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026jysxlw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 21, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 12 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 21, 2026. Retrieved May 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026jysxlw/