2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 14 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas — July 16, 2026

2026-07-16 11:45:16 UTC (2026-07-16) · approx. 4:45 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time11:45 UTC≈ 4:45 AM UTC-7
Depth8.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.833°, -98.959°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.83°, -98.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
8.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8330°N
-98.9590°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026nwrshg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
82.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-16 14:10:05 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026nwrshg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 16, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 14 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas — July 16, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026nwrshg/