2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 16 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 06:57:14 UTC (2026-07-16) · approx. 11:57 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time06:57 UTC≈ 11:57 PM UTC-7
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.820°, -98.951°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.82°, -98.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8200°N
-98.9510°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026nwiebe
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
80.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-16 14:06:08 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026nwiebe). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 16 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026nwiebe/