2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 18 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 08:42:12 UTC (2026-07-16) · approx. 1:42 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time08:42 UTC≈ 1:42 AM UTC-7
Depth8.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.828°, -98.917°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.83°, -98.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
8.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8280°N
-98.9170°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026nwlqny
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
82.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-16 14:15:17 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026nwlqny). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 18 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026nwlqny/