2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 12 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 22, 2026

2026-05-22 20:50:22 UTC (19 hours ago) · approx. 1:50 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time20:50 UTC≈ 1:50 PM UTC-7
Depth8.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.814°, -99.009°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.81°, -99.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
8.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8140°N
-99.0090°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026kakvpn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
80.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-22 21:14:55 UTC

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2.7
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1 day ago · 8.5 km deep
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9 km SE of Coyanosa, Texas
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3.2
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2.6
15 km SE of Pearsall, Texas
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Location

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026kakvpn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 22, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 12 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — May 22, 2026. Retrieved May 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026kakvpn/