2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 13 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas — August 3, 2026

2026-08-03 17:16:24 UTC (8 hours ago) · approx. 10:16 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time17:16 UTC≈ 10:16 AM UTC-7
Depth8.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.845°, -98.971°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.84°, -98.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
8.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8450°N
-98.9710°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026pedtmg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
83.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-03 22:27:31 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026pedtmg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 3, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 13 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas — August 3, 2026. Retrieved August 3, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026pedtmg/