2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 12 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — July 31, 2026

2026-07-31 22:49:55 UTC (2026-07-31) · approx. 3:49 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time22:49 UTC≈ 3:49 PM UTC-7
Depth7.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.830°, -98.991°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.83°, -98.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
7.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8300°N
-98.9910°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026ozbqfu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
81.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-03 15:04:39 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026ozbqfu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 31, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 12 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — July 31, 2026. Retrieved August 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026ozbqfu/